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Toronto Pearson International Airport

IATA YYZICAO CYYZLocal YYZ🇨🇦 Toronto
Coordinates
43.6759°N, 79.6294°W
Elevation
569 ft (173 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
20:58
Civil dusk
21:33

About 15h 6m 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport is an international airport primarily located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is the main airport serving Toronto, its metropolitan area, and the surrounding region known as the Golden Horseshoe. Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, handling 46.8 million passengers in 2024. It is named in honour of Lester B. Pearson (1897–1972), the 14th Prime Minister of Canada and 1957 Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his humanitarian work in peacekeeping.

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 (5)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced11,120 ft / 3,389 m200 ftAsp/concLightedOpen
15L / 33R11,050 ft / 3,368 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
06L / 24R▸ displaced9,697 ft / 2,956 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
15R / 33L▸ displaced9,088 ft / 2,770 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
06R / 24L9,000 ft / 2,743 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (16)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APRONSOUTH APRON122.070 MHz
APRONNORTH APRON122.270 MHz
ARRAPP124.475 MHz
ATISATIS112.150 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.300 MHz
DEPTORONTO DEPARTURE128.800 MHz
DEPTORONTO DEPARTURE127.575 MHz
GND119.100 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
GND121.650 MHz
PADPAD CONTROL131.170 MHz
RCOLONDON RDO123.275 MHz
RMPAPN ADVSY122.075 MHz
TWRTWR118.350 MHz
TWR118.700 MHz
VFR ADVToronto Center119.300 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingCar hireLoungeBaggage servicesHealth and wellnessBanks and currency

Parking options and facility services are available.

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

Navaids(10)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (147)

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
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
TORONTO, ON TCAClass CControlled1700 ft MSL2000 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/LESTER B. PEARSON INTL CZClass CControlledGND2500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TORONTO XPNDR MANDTRYClass EControlled6500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LOW LEVEL CONTROL AREA CAEClass EControlled3500 ft MSL12500 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
Obstacle650 ft607 ft
Transit City 3584 ft640 ft
Absolute World - South577 ft433 ft
Transit City 1574 ft630 ft
Transit City 2574 ft623 ft
Absolute World - North518 ft440 ft
Pinnacle Grand Park 2499 ft472 ft
Parade420 ft236 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Toronto Pearson International 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport?

The ICAO code for Toronto Pearson International Airport is CYYZ, and its IATA code is YYZ.

Where is Toronto Pearson International Airport located?

Toronto Pearson International Airport is large airport located in Toronto, Canada, at an elevation of 569 ft (173 m).

How many runways does Toronto Pearson International Airport have?

Toronto Pearson International Airport has 5 runways, the longest being 11,120 ft / 3,389 m.

Which airlines fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Toronto Pearson International Airport include Aer Lingus, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air Transat, among 46 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Toronto Pearson International Airport?

Historical data lists 147 nonstop destinations from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Toronto Pearson International Airport in?

Toronto Pearson International Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Toronto Pearson International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Toronto Pearson International Airport is approximately 10° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Toronto Pearson International Airport?

The nearest airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport is Little's Farm (CA-0442), about 10.1 nm to the nw, followed by Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Tavares Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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