Halifax Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ)
Halifax, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYHZ
IATA
YHZ
City
Halifax
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
477 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
44.8808, -63.5086
Overview
Atlantic Canada hub. Maritime weather with frequent fog and icing conditions for experience building.
Current Weather at CYHZ
Pilots flying into or out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI CYHZ 030905Z 04005KT 3/4SM R14/2600V4500FT/N R23/3500VP6000FT/U BR BKN005 04/04 A3011 RMK ST7 SLP204Wind 040° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 04
Current TAF
TAF CYHZ 030840Z 0309/0406 02005KT 1/4SM FG BKN001 TEMPO 0309/0311 3SM BR BKN004 FM031100 02005KT 3/4SM BR BKN003 TEMPO 0311/0312 6SM BR SCT003 FM031200 35007KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0320/0322 20008KT RMK NXT FCST BY 031200ZDecode METAR for CYHZ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYHZ. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYHZ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Halifax. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYHZ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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