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CYHZ

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport · Halifax

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
477 ft / 145 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ), located in Halifax, Canada. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 477 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
ICAO / IATA
CYHZ / YHZ
Municipality
Halifax
Country
Region
CA-NS — Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
477 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,500 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 35° / 215°
RWY 05 (35°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: I-YHZ | CRS: 54°
RWY 23 (215°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: I-HZ | CRS: 234°
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,700 ft / 2,347 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 126° / 306°
RWY 14 (126°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (306°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D TRML
118.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
121.00 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
123.95 MHz
CNTR MONCTON CNTR
118.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO RDO
123.28 MHz
RMP APN ADVSY
122.13 MHz
TWR TWR
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

CYZX
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CYYGILS
Charlottetown Airport
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CYQMILS
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165 km / 89 nm
CYSU
Summerside Airport
175 km / 95 nm
CYID
Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport
184 km / 99 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026