Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (IATA: YTZ, ICAO: CYTZ) is a downtown airport located on the Toronto Islands, minutes from the core of Toronto. Operated by PortsToronto, YTZ primarily serves short-haul regional flights with turboprop aircraft and offers quick access to the city via a pedestrian tunnel and ferry.
| Operator | PortsToronto (Toronto Port Authority) |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto Islands, Ontario (near downtown Toronto) |
| Codes | IATA: YTZ • ICAO: CYTZ |
| Terminal & access | Single terminal; pedestrian tunnel and short ferry crossing connect to the mainland |
| Operations | Short runways; turboprop-focused scheduled services; GA and medevac operations |
| Security & border | CATSA screening • CBSA arrivals processing (as scheduled) |
| Air navigation | NAV CANADA (tower/terminal/en-route) |
| Official site | billybishopairport.com |
Overview
YTZ provides a convenient downtown option for regional business and leisure travel and supports general aviation and medevac operations. The airport’s proximity to the financial district and waterfront makes it a key node in Toronto’s multimodal network.
Terminal, access, and services
The terminal offers check-in, security, and arrivals in a compact layout. The pedestrian tunnel and a short ferry connect the airport to the mainland. Typical amenities include retail/food, lounge access (where offered), rentals, and special-assistance counters. Accessibility services align with federal requirements overseen by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Ground transport
Mainland access points connect to local transit, shuttle services to downtown hubs, taxis, ride-hail, and road links to the Gardiner/Lakeshore corridors. Parking and pick-up/drop-off zones are adjacent to the mainland pavilion.
Operations and airfield
Runway length and noise-management constraints shape aircraft types and schedules; operations focus on turboprop fleets suitable for short fields. NAV CANADA provides control tower, terminal, and en-route services; de-icing and winter programs support year-round reliability.
Security, border, and customs
CATSA conducts screening; CBSA processes international arrivals when scheduled. Facilitation is coordinated with the operator and airlines.
See also
- Airports in Canada • Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Transport Canada • NAV CANADA • Canadian Air Transport Security Authority • Canadian Transportation Agency
External links (official)
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport — Home & flights: https://www.billybishopairport.com/