Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ)
Toronto, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYYZ
IATA
YYZ
City
Toronto
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
569 ft
Runways
5 runways
Coordinates
43.6777, -79.6248
Overview
Busiest airport in Canada and major Air Canada hub. Complex multi-runway operations in four-season weather.
Current Weather at CYYZ
Pilots flying into or out of Toronto Pearson International 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 CYYZ 180200Z 17004KT 6SM FU BKN130 23/19 A2995 RMK FU2AC4 SLP143 DENSITY ALT 1600FTWind 170° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 17
Current TAF
TAF CYYZ 180240Z 1803/1906 15007KT 4SM FU SCT120 BKN250 TEMPO 1803/1809 6SM FU FM180900 18005KT 3SM FU FEW030 SCT100 BECMG 1810/1812 22010G20KT FM181200 22010G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 1812/1816 2 1/2SM VCTS -SHRA FU BKN020CB OVC060 FM181600 24012G22KT P6SM -SHRA FEW020 BKN040 OVC110 PROB30 1816/1818 VRB22G45KT 1 1/2SM +TSGRRA BR FEW008 BKN015 OVC030CB FM181800 26010G20KT P6SM -SHRA FEW020 BKN040 OVC090 TEMPO 1818/1820 VRB15G28KT 4SM TSRA BR BKN020CB OVC040 PROB40 1818/1820 VRB25G50KT 1SM +TSGRRA BR BKN008 OVC020CB FM182000 29012G25KT P6SM BKN040 BECMG 1823/1901 33015G28KT FEW030 FM190500 34008G18KT P6SM FEW025 RMK NXT FCST BY 180600ZDecode METAR for CYYZ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYYZ. 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 CYYZ. 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 Toronto Pearson International 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYYZ 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
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