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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.


On this page it is easy to search for Halifax, NS, Canada airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the YHZ airport. Most of these YHZ hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Halifax, NS, Canada motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the YHZ airport are HMCS Sackville, Alexander Keith's Brewery, and Hemlock Ravine Park.


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Weather Forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)

If you planning to travel to Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay. Start your day when the sunrises at 8:56 AM. The temperature feels like 42.15 with a humidity level of 85 so dress accordingly. Cloud coverage is 74 percent with visibility at 14.8 percent. Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it! Today’s winds are traveling north-northwest at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:19 PM.


Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today 5/2
Light shower rain

Thursday 5/2 Weather forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), Light shower rain
44°F
High: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 50%
Friday 5/3
Light rain

Friday 5/3 Weather forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), Light rain
43°F
High: 49°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 80%
Saturday 5/4
Overcast clouds

Saturday 5/4 Weather forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), Overcast clouds
46°F
High: 57°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday 5/5
Broken clouds

Sunday 5/5 Weather forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), Broken clouds
45°F
High: 55°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday 5/6
Overcast clouds

Monday 5/6 Weather forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), Overcast clouds
48°F
High: 55°F
Low: 46°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday 5/7
Broken clouds

Tuesday 5/7 Weather forecast for Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), Broken clouds
51°F
High: 58°F
Low: 42°F
Precipitation: 0%

FAQs

What are the most common amenities for Halifax, NS, Canada YHZ airport hotels?

Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free YHZ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning, late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast and Complimentary Breakfast.


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