International hub · Halifax, Canada

Halifax Stanfield International

CYHZYHZ
Elevation
477 ft
Coordinates
44°53′N 63°31′W
Local time
America/Halifax

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Field information

CYHZ runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Halifax Stanfield International (CYHZ/YHZ) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 10,500 ft (3,200 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYHZ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Halifax

  • Country

    Canada

    CA

  • Municipality

    Halifax

  • Elevation

    477 ft

  • Position

    44.8808, -63.5086

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · CYHZ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/2310,500 ft (3,200 m)200 ftasphaltLighted
14/327,700 ft (2,347 m)200 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYHZ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Halifax Stanfield International (CYHZ / YHZ) in Halifax, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYHZ is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at CYHZ

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at CYHZ

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYHZ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at CYHZ

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYHZ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYHZ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYHZ: 44° 52′ 51″ N 63° 30′ 31″ W; elevation 477 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Halifax

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Halifax. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYHZ.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at CYHZ

    Support for freighter operations into CYHZ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where CYHZ sits in the network

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Operating into CYHZ?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Halifax Stanfield International — one desk for the whole trip.

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