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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

IATA YTZICAO CYTZ🇨🇦 Toronto
Coordinates
43.6279°N, 79.3955°W
Elevation
252 ft (77 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:16
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:32

About 15h 7m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, also known as Toronto Island Airport, is an airport of entry located on the Toronto Islands, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The airport primarily serves short-haul flights to destinations across Canada and the United States by Air Canada and Porter Airlines. The airport is one of nine Canadian airports that contain United States border preclearance facilities. Situated close to downtown Toronto, it is one of two airports with scheduled airlines located in the Toronto area, alongside the primary Toronto Pearson International Airport. It is operated by the federal Toronto Port Authority corporation.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,988 ft / 1,216 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 242,933 ft / 894 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen
15 / 332,780 ft / 847 m150 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ARRTRML APP133.400 MHz
ATFATF118.200 MHz
ATIS(1130-0400Z)133.600 MHz
AWOS0400-1130Z133.600 MHz
DEPTRML DEP133.400 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily
Contact
Services
Pickup & Drop OffParkingPublic TransportationAirport Shuttle

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport offers U.S. Preclearance and is located at 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (13)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
WINDSOR, ON TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T781 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
TORONTO, ON TCAClass CControlled2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
TORONTO, ON TCAClass CControlled2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
TORONTO, ON TCAClass CControlled3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
TORONTO, ON TCAClass CControlled4500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
TORONTO/BILLY BISHOP TORONTO CITY AIRPORT CZClass CControlledGND2500 ft MSL
TORONTO XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
T781 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
WINDSOR, ON TAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
CN Tower1,814 ft259 ft
First Canadian Place958 ft400 ft
Commerce Court West784 ft331 ft
Ice II768 ft197 ft
Toronto Dominion Bank Tower732 ft230 ft
Bay Adelaide Centre West Tower715 ft528 ft
Shangri-La702 ft289 ft
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel689 ft331 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

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🇨🇦 More airports in Canada📘 Flying in Canada: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?

The ICAO code for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is CYTZ, and its IATA code is YTZ.

Where is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport located?

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is medium airport located in Toronto, Canada, at an elevation of 252 ft (77 m).

How many runways does Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport have?

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,988 ft / 1,216 m.

Which airlines fly to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?

Airlines historically serving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport include Air Canada, Porter Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?

Historical data lists 13 nonstop destinations from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in?

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is approximately 10.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?

The nearest airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 10.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Tavares Field and Toronto Markham Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.