Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (CYTZ)
Medium airport · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYTZ |
| IATA | YTZ |
| Elevation | 252 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°37'40" W 79°23'44" 43.62785, -79.39553 |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,933 ft (894 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 08/26 | 3,988 ft (1216 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport at a glance
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is a medium airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YTZ. The field elevation of 252 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYTZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 3,988 ft (1216 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYTZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | CYYZ | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | CNC3 | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Niagara District Airport | CYSN | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | CYOO | 52 km (28 NM) |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | CYHM | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 252 ft field elevation of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
What is the ICAO code of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is CYTZ, and its IATA code is YTZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport above sea level?
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport sits at an elevation of 252 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.6279, -79.3955 — in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toronto Pearson International Airport, about 20 km away.
Does CYTZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYTZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 3,988 ft (1216 m) with a ASP surface.