Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA: YYZ, ICAO: CYYZ) is the primary airport for the Greater Toronto Area and one of Canada’s busiest passenger and cargo hubs. Located in Mississauga adjacent to Toronto, it is operated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). Pearson offers extensive domestic, transborder (U.S.), and international connections and serves as a major transfer point for long-haul travel.
| Operator | Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississauga, Ontario (serves the Greater Toronto Area) |
| Codes | IATA: YYZ • ICAO: CYYZ |
| Terminals | Terminal 1 • Terminal 3 (Infield Concourse used as needed) |
| Security & border | CATSA screening • CBSA • U.S. preclearance |
| Air navigation | NAV CANADA (tower/terminal/en-route services) |
| Official site | torontopearson.com |
Overview
Pearson is a key gateway for Canada, offering high frequencies in the Québec City–Windsor corridor and numerous long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Cargo, e-commerce logistics, and belly-hold freight play a significant role alongside passenger services.
Terminals and services
- Terminal 1 — Large, modern facility with domestic, international, and U.S. transborder operations, lounges, and integrated ground transport access.
- Terminal 3 — Domestic/international operations with a connected retail concourse; U.S. preclearance area.
- Infield Concourse — Opened as required to handle peak operations.
Common amenities include lounges, duty free, retail/food, special-assistance services, nursing rooms, and multi-faith spaces.
Getting to and from the airport
- Rail: UP Express trains link Pearson with Toronto Union Station via Weston in about a half hour, integrated with GO Transit and TTC networks.
- Buses: Regional and local services (GO Transit, MiWay, Brampton Transit, TTC, others) connect the terminals.
- Road: Highways 401/409/427 provide access; taxis, ride-hail, limos, rental cars, and hotel shuttles operate at designated curbs.
Security, border, and accessibility
CATSA provides passenger and baggage screening; CBSA processes international arrivals; U.S. preclearance is available for eligible flights. Accessibility services (wheelchair assistance, mobility-aid handling, service-animal support, accessible washrooms, relief areas) align with federal requirements overseen by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Operations and airfield
Pearson features multiple parallel east-west runways and high-capacity taxiways to manage traffic in all seasons. NAV CANADA provides control-tower, terminal, and en-route air traffic services.
See also
- Airports in Canada • Transport Canada • NAV CANADA • Canadian Air Transport Security Authority • Canadian Transportation Agency
External links (official)
- Toronto Pearson — Home & flights: https://www.torontopearson.com/