Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)
IATA: YHZ ICAO: CYHZ
Longest Active Runway
10,500 ft
3,200 meters
Field Elevation
477 ft
145 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
44.8808°, -63.5086°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#11 in Canada
Among 411 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#722 Worldwide
Top 9.6% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#3516 MSL
Top 49.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Halifax / Stanfield International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,500 ft (3,200 m). It ranks as the #11 longest runway in Canada and #722 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,500 ft (3200m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 14/32 | 7,700 ft (2347m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)