Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

CYYZ / YYZ

Toronto, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
7 kt
150°
12 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYYZ 041600Z 15007KT 12SM FEW080 FEW250 05/M04 A3026 RMK AC1CI1 AC TR SLP256

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 569 ft
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,569 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,569 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (569 ft)
Pressure Alt
217 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -846 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYYZ 041444Z 0415/0518 VRB03KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0416/0418 14010KT BECMG 0420/0422 02005KT FM050800 35005KT P6SM FEW010 FM051200 02005KT P6SM FEW012 BKN080 FM051600 08010KT P6SM FEW015 OVC060 RMK NXT FCST BY 041800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 20° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YYZ
05
23
06L
24R
06R
24L
15L ✈️
33R
15R ✈️
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 11,120 ft 200 ft ASP/CONC 47°
1.6 kt 6.8 kt
103° angle
06L/24R 9,697 ft 200 ft ASP 47°
1.6 kt 6.8 kt
103° angle
06R/24L 9,000 ft 200 ft ASP 47°
1.6 kt 6.8 kt
103° angle
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 15L
11,050 ft 200 ft ASP 137°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 15R
9,088 ft 200 ft ASP 137°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYYZ

4,849 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
3%

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
4.8%
E
9.6%
SE
8.5%
S
9.2%
SW
16.1%
W
23.6%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.8°C
Range: -21°C to 29°C
-21°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 12.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 15L/33R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 15R/33L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,849 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYYZ
IATA Code: YYZ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 569 ft MSL

Location

City: Toronto
Country: CA
Latitude: 43.677200°
Longitude: -79.630600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,120 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP/CONC
ILS: No
Runway 06L/24R
Length: 9,697 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15L/33R
Length: 11,050 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 9,088 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Overview

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport serves as a major international aviation hub located in the Greater Toronto Area. Situated at 43.6772° N, 569 feet above mean sea level, the airport plays a critical role in connecting Canada's largest metropolitan region with global destinations. Its strategic location and multiple runways enable high-volume commercial and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's five runways range from 9,000 to 11,120 feet in length, providing significant operational flexibility across various weather conditions. With runways oriented in multiple directions (05/23, 06L/24R, 06R/24L, 15L/33R, 15R/33L), pilots can anticipate multiple landing and takeoff options depending on wind direction and meteorological conditions. The airport's elevation and geographic positioning contribute to potential variable wind patterns typical of the southeastern Ontario region.

Notable Features

Toronto Pearson's runway configuration allows for simultaneous parallel approaches and complex air traffic management. The airport features multiple concrete and asphalt surfaces, enabling operations for wide-body commercial aircraft and supporting diverse aviation activities. Its multiple runway orientations provide natural wind mitigation strategies, which is critical for safe aircraft operations in a region experiencing significant seasonal meteorological variations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's diverse runway headings. The substantial runway lengths (longest at 11,120 feet) accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and provide substantial safety margins for landing and takeoff procedures. Approach planning should consider the airport's elevation and potential wind variations across the different runway configurations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.