Halifax / Stanfield International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Goffs, Nova Scotia, about 40 km from downtown Halifax. Opened in August 1960, it is the 8th busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic and the primary gateway for Atlantic Canada, serving domestic, transborder U.S., and international routes.
Services at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
5 of 6 available- 3optionsParkingHalifax Stanfield International Airport, Park'N Fly, Summit Airport ParkingView parking guide
- 8optionsCar RentalsBudget Car Rental, Avis Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and 5 moreView car rentals guide
- 4optionsHotelsAlt Hotel Halifax Airport, Halifax Airport Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport and 1 moreView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- 3optionsShuttlesDriver Dave's, Cape Breton Shuttle, SaltWind TransportationView shuttles guide
- 1routePublic TransportHalifax TransitView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers4.0M4,000,000 in 2024
- Services19listed across 5 of 6 types
- Local timeHalifax time
- IATAYHZICAO CYHZ
- Opened1960
- Runways2
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- AIMixedAir Terminal BuildingAir Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines, Air Transat, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Icelandair, PAL Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- HalifaxSouthwest of the airport34 km
- DartmouthSouthwest of the airport30 km
- TruroNorth of the airport67 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: YHZ, ICAO: CYHZ. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport located?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The airport coordinates are 44.8808°, -63.5086°.
What services are available at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport offers: 3 parking options, 8 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 4 nearby hotels, 3 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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