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Halifax Airport Boosts Economy with $4B Impact in 2024

10/31/2025

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Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia generated over $4 billion in economic impact in 2024, supporting tourism, jobs, and trade.
The airport handled 26,200 metric tonnes of cargo, valued at $536 million, mainly from seafood exports.
Infrastructure investments, including a new International Connections Facility, contributed $74 million in economic output and created 492 jobs.
The project received funding from the Government of Canada, the Government of Nova Scotia, and Halifax International Airport Authority.
Joyce Carter, CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority, highlighted the airport's importance for regional growth and connectivity.

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Story summary

Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia generated over $4 billion in economic impact in 2024, supporting tourism, jobs, and trade.
The airport handled 26,200 metric tonnes of cargo, valued at $536 million, mainly from seafood exports.
Infrastructure investments, including a new International Connections Facility, contributed $74 million in economic output and created 492 jobs.
The project received funding from the Government of Canada, the Government of Nova Scotia, and Halifax International Airport Authority.
Joyce Carter, CEO of Halifax International Airport Authority, highlighted the airport's importance for regional growth and connectivity.