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Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) is an award-winning airport that connects Atlantic Canada with the world. It is the largest international airport in the region, and is an internationally recognized leader in customer service. Halifax is also one of only four Canadian airports that offers simultaneous intersecting runway operation, which allows for increased capacity and less delays.
A short drive from downtown Halifax, the airport is accessible by taxi, limo, province-wide buses, and shuttle service. There is also ample short- and long-term parking available.
The economic impact of the Halifax airport to the province of Nova Scotia is approximately $1.2 billion, with a contribution of over $200 million in tax revenue. In addition to transporting over 28 kilograms of cargo and moving over 3.5 million passengers last year, the airport also creates over 12,500 local job opportunities.
- Halifax Stanfield contributes $1.2 billion annually to Nova Scotia’s economy
- In 2008, Halifax Stanfield welcomed 52% of Atlantic Canada’s air passengers – more than 3.5 million
- As Atlantic Canada’s Air Gateway, HSIA lands over 60% of Atlantic Canada’s commercial air cargo
- Since 2000, over 72% of the capital improvements in Atlantic Canadian airports have been made by HSIA – more than $265 million
- Over the next five years, more than $200 million in new projects will bring air cargo facilities and infrastructure up to leading industry standards for reliability and service
- The Airport plays a key role in the ability of the province to retain and attract new business, with 12,000 direct and spinoff jobs attributable to Airport activity
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Air Cargo
Strategically positioned on the East Coast, the Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the closest major continental North American link to the European Union (EU). The airport is poised to grow into a multi-modal gateway between the EU and NAFTA. With open skies between Canada and the United States, Halifax already enjoys excellent air access to the country's major trading partner.
Spacious cargo facilities offer excellent shipping and receiving opportunities. Ramp and warehouse space is available at HSIA. Several carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and cargo specialists provide on-site service. Two integrated courier companies operate a daily international network from Halifax.
Halifax offers a competitive environment in which to do business, with a variety of cargo-related services including air carriers-cargo, freight forwarders, customs brokers, integrated couriers, and cargo handlers.
New air cargo facility
The Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has just opened a new multi-tenant air cargo facility, which will lead to opportunities to secure additional Air Cargo commitments for Halifax. In fact, FedEx will be the anchor tenant in the facility, and HIAA has secured two new air cargo carriers that will provide additional capacity from Halifax to Europe.