Following the September 11 attacks the airport took part in Operation Yellow Ribbon , commenced to accept United States civilian flights after the Federal Aviation Administration closed down U.S. airspace . Halifax airport took in 47 flights — more flights than any other Canadian airport involved in the operation — carrying about 7,300 passengers — more passengers than any other Canadian airport involved in the operation other than Vancouver , which registered 8,500 . Much of this was because flights that were coming from Europe were told to avoid the major airports in Central Canada , like Toronto Pearson , Montréal-Dorval , and Ottawa Macdonald – Cartier International Airport
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Halifax Stanfield International Airport