Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ)
Large airport · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYYZ |
| IATA | YYZ |
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°40'33" W 79°37'46" 43.67594, -79.62942 |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,120 ft (3389 m) | 200 ft | ASP/CONC | Yes |
| 06L/24R | 9,697 ft (2956 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15L/33R | 11,050 ft (3368 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 9,088 ft (2770 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Toronto Pearson International Airport at a glance
Toronto Pearson International Airport is a large airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YYZ. The field elevation of 569 ft (173 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYYZ 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 5 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 11,120 ft (3389 m) of asp/conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYYZ 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | CYTZ | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | CNC3 | 22 km (12 NM) |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | CYHM | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | CYKF | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | CYOO | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toronto Pearson International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 569 ft field elevation of Toronto Pearson International 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toronto Pearson International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toronto Pearson International Airport is CYYZ, and its IATA code is YYZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toronto Pearson International Airport above sea level?
Toronto Pearson International Airport sits at an elevation of 569 feet (173 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toronto Pearson International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.6759, -79.6294 — in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, about 20 km away.
Does CYYZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYYZ 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,120 ft (3389 m) with a ASP/CONC surface.