Halifax / Stanfield International Airport
Overview
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is a large airport serving the Halifax region, at a field elevation of 477 ft (145 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 10:11Z
- Sunset 21:56Z
- 11h 45m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival unavailable in these conditions.
Approach likely below minima — expect diversion.
- Visibility: 0.75 sm — low IFR
- Ceiling: 200 ft — near approach minima
- Fog / mist: Rapidly changing visibility
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
SPECI CYHZ 010329Z 31007KT 3/4SM R14/4500V6000FT/D R23/P6000FT/U -DZ BR OVC002 14/14 A3003 RMK ST8 SLP171
TAF CYHZ 010240Z 0103/0124 VRB03KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 TEMPO 0103/0114 2SM BR OVC008 FM011400 23008KT P6SM BKN020 FM011800 23010KT P6SM BKN030 FM012100 21010KT P6SM SCT015 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05 needs careful planning — limiting conditions reported.
- Crosswind — 7 kt from the left
- Tailwind — 1 kt tailwind on 05 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 10,500 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 345 ft — near standard performance
- Low visibility ops — 0.75 sm — LVP likely in force; expect taxi delays and departure minima checks.
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0103/0114 2SM BR OVC008 · FM011400 23008KT P6SM BKN020
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
200 ft ceiling and 0.75 sm visibility support a ILS CAT IIIa+ to RWY 05.
- TEMPOTemporarily 03:00Z–14:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of CAT III minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 800 ft vs 0 ft minimum
- Visibility 2 sm vs 0.15 sm minimum
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0103/0114 2SM BR OVC008 - FMFrom 14:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of CAT III minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 0 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.15 sm minimum
FM011400 23008KT P6SM BKN020 - FMFrom 18:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of CAT III minima on RWY 05.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 0 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.15 sm minimum
FM011800 23010KT P6SM BKN030 - FMFrom 21:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of CAT III minima on RWY 05.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 0.15 sm minimum
FM012100 21010KT P6SM SCT015 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Porters Lake Airport (CCF4)14 nm SE · Porters Lake · 20 ft elev
- East Gore Eco Airpark (CCY4)16 nm NNW · East Gore · 615 ft elev
- Stanley Airport (CCW4)22 nm NW · Stanley · 95 ft elev
- Debert Airport (CCQ3)32 nm N · Debert · 142 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,500 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 14/32 | 7,700 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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