YHZ Today
Decent day. Departures at 81%. Late morning flights ran 23 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 98%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YHZ. 81% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 98%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 75%. That is a 23-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at YHZ
avianca is the most reliable carrier at YHZ with 67% on-time. Air Transat runs 45%. That is a 22-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
YHZ Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 23-point swing at YHZ. The late morning block runs at 98%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 90%. Hit 39% around 12am, peaked at 100% around 8am. A 61-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (74% vs 81%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
YHZ has been bouncing between 70% and 95%. Best day was Jun 6 at 95%. Worst was Jul 28 at 70%. The norm is 81-87%, which is just how YHZ runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About YHZ Delays
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is currently running on time with 81% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include YYG (Charlottetown Airport) and YQM (Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport). When YHZ is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.