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.
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Toronto Pearson International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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