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Halifax Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s gateway to the world. It is the region’s principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with access to markets across the country, the United States and Europe, and the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer U.S. preclearance. Halifax Stanfield welcomes almost 3.4 million passengers annually, and is an internationally recognized leader in customer service, having received first place awards in the global Airport Service Quality program for the past four years. Operated by Halifax International Airport Authority, the Airport contributes $1.15 billion to the provincial economy and is responsible for almost 12,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located on 1 Bell Boulevard in Enfield, Nova Scotia, which is Exit 6 off of Highway 102. It is approximately 35 kilometres (22 miles) from downtown Halifax, and takes about 30 to 45 minutes to drive by car. The geographic coordinates are:
Latitude 44° - 52'
- 51" North Halifax Stanfield International Airport was built by the Department of Transport near Kelly Lake, on land provided by the City of Halifax. It is presently operated by the Halifax International Airport Authority, and opened in June, 1960, with a temporary license.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport operates with state-of-the-art airfield equipment, and is one of five Airports in Canada to provide simultaneous intersecting runway operation. This gives the Airport increased traffic capacity, reduced delays, and an opportunity to offer fuel savings.
NavCanada operates the Air Navigation System across Canada. Halifax Stanfield International Airport officially opened a modern air traffic control tower, located on the southeast corner of the Airport, on June 10, 1998. Replacing the existing tower, which was built in the 1950's, the tower eliminates past overcrowding problems and provides room for additional controllers as air traffic continues to grow. At a cost of $7.1 million, the six-level, 22 metre-high, free-standing tower boasts state-of-the-art air traffic control consoles and communications equipment, as well as the associated infrastructure such as water, storm and sewer systems, power, communications, parking and access roads.
The Flight Service Station, provides route planning assistance and current weather intelligence for pilots and flight planners.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport Address:
1 Bell Boulevard Tel: 902.873.4422 Fax: 902.873.4750 Email: info at hiaa ca URL: http://www.hiaa.ca/ Images
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