Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Last Updated
Mar 7, 04:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
04:20Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
11 kt
70°
6 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYTZ 070420Z AUTO 07011KT 6SM BR BKN005 BKN041 BKN110 03/02 A2996 RMK SLP152

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 252 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
752 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,352 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,252 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (252 ft)
Pressure Alt
200 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,180 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYTZ 070408Z 0704/0802 07010KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0704/0706 4SM -RA BR BKN005 FM070600 20010KT 1SM -RA BR OVC005 TEMPO 0706/0709 4SM -RA BR OVC010 PROB30 0706/0709 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN005 OVC010CB FM070900 23010KT 1SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 0709/0715 4SM -RA BR OVC015 FM071500 23015G25KT 3SM BR OVC010 PROB30 0715/0720 1SM BR OVC007 FM072000 24020G30KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC005 PROB30 0720/0723 VRB15G25KT 1SM +TSRA BR BKN005 OVC010CB FM072300 24015KT 4SM BR BKN010 PROB30 0723/0801 1SM BR RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 070800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
06:00Z FM070600
+2h
IFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
06:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain, Mist
06:00Z PROB30
+2h
LIFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YTZ
06
24
08 ✈️
26
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 2,933 ft 150 ft ASP 48°
10.2 kt 4.1 kt
22° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,988 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
15/33 2,780 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTZ

6,967 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.1%
MVFR
30%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
2.2%

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.3%
NE
8.6%
E
16.7%
SE
3.9%
S
6.1%
SW
16.9%
W
27.2%
NW
13.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.2°C
Range: -19°C to 26°C
-19°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,967 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYTZ
IATA Code: YTZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 252 ft MSL

Location

City: Toronto
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.627499°
Longitude: -79.396202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,933 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,988 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,780 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

Overview

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport serves as a strategic urban airport located in downtown Toronto, Canada. Situated at 252 feet MSL with three asphalt runways, the airport provides critical aviation services for the metropolitan area. Its proximity to Toronto's city center makes it a key transportation infrastructure for regional and local aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYTZ demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 60.4% of observations. Westerly winds averaging 11.9 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with temperatures ranging from -14°C to 26°C. Pilots can expect optimal visual conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with visibility typically around 7.9 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features three parallel runways with lengths ranging from 2,780 to 3,988 feet, offering multiple landing options. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components between 4.8 and 9.6 knots. The airport's urban location presents unique operational considerations typical of a city center airfield.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the prevailing westerly winds and high percentage of VFR conditions. Runway selection can be flexible due to consistent wind favorability across all runways. Pilots should anticipate potential urban environment challenges and prepare for potential rapid weather changes, with instrument meteorological conditions occurring in approximately 11% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.