Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (CYTZ)
Toronto, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYTZ
IATA
YTZ
City
Toronto
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
252 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
43.6274, -79.3962
Overview
Downtown Toronto island airport. Short-field operations with turboprop service by Porter Airlines.
Current Weather at CYTZ
Pilots flying into or out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR CYTZ 030900Z AUTO 33009KT 9SM CLR 17/04 A3025 RMK SLP247Wind 330° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 33
Current TAF
TAF CYTZ 030740Z 0308/0408 34010KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0314/0316 20008KT FM031600 20008KT P6SM FEW060 BECMG 0323/0401 06008KT BECMG 0404/0406 VRB03KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 031400ZDecode METAR for CYTZ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYTZ. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYTZ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Toronto. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYTZ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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