Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

CYHZ / YHZ

Halifax, CA

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
4kt
270°
15 SM
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.20
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYHZ 031200Z 27004KT 15SM BKN034 01/M01 A3020 RMK SC7 SLP236

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 477ft
BKN 3,400ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,877ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.20 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.73 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (477 ft)
Pressure Alt
197 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,369 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYHZ 031140Z 0312/0412 26008KT P6SM BKN030 BECMG 0316/0318 22010KT FEW030 FM032100 20008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN180 FM040100 20012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC060 FM040400 20008KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN006 OVC015 FM041100 30006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN010 OVC025 RMK NXT FCST BY 031500Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000ft
16:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 220° 10kt
21:00Z FM032100
+9h
VFR 200° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 18,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YHZ
05
23
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 10,500 ft 200 ft ASP 35°
↓ 2.3kt ↔ 3.3kt
125° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
7,700 ft 200 ft ASP 126°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYHZ
IATA Code: YHZ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 477 ft MSL

Location

City: Halifax
Country: CA
Latitude: 44.880798°
Longitude: -63.508598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 7,700 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ/YHZ) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Halifax, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 477 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 14/32) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.