Halifax Stanfield International Airport - YHZ Halifax
The story of Halifax Stanfield International Airport can be traced back to as early as 1931. At the time, it was known as Halifax Civic Airport and served as the main airport of the city. However, it was closed in 1942 and served as a military base. Three (3) years later, Halifax City, NS, Canada realized the need for an airport and asked the federal Department of Transportation for help in choosing a site for it. In 1954, a chosen site was approved and the city purchased it the following year.
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YHZ-Halifax Stanfield International Airport was completed in 1960. It had its opening gala on Dominion Day of that same year. By September, it was formally inaugurated by George Hees, then Minister of Transport. The terminal was renovated in 1966 and the 500-square-meter extension opened 10 years later. Another 400 square meters of area was added in 1994. Currently, it is owned by Transport Canada and operated by Halifax International Airport Authority. It has two (2) runways - one measuring 10,500-foot long and another one measuring 7,700-foot long. With 4.32 million passengers passing through in 2018, it is considered as the 8th busiest airport in Canada. It serves as the main hub of Air Canada Express, Cougar Helicopters, Maritime Air Charter, PAL Airlines, and SkyLink Express. Popular destinations nearby include Bedford, Queensland, and Terence Bay.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) has an on-site, 14-storey hotel, the Alt Hotel Halifax Airport. An enclosed footbridge links it to the passenger terminal and parking garage. Nearby hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport and the Holiday Inn Express Halifax Airport, both located 3km away from the airport.
