Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:36Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 2 min ago
10:36Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
4 kt
220°
5 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYTZ 041036Z AUTO 22004KT 170V290 5SM HZ CLR M02/M05 A3024 RMK SLP247
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (252 ft)
Pressure Alt
-71 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,051 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTZ 040740Z 0408/0508 27005KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0408/0414 3SM BR FEW006 BECMG 0408/0410 30005KT FM041400 30005KT P6SM FEW015 FM041600 14007KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0420/0422 07007KT BECMG 0500/0502 01005KT FM050600 01008KT 6SM BR FEW004 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 041400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
VFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 70° 7 kt

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
Active: 24
2,933 ft 150 ft ASP 48°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
08/26 3,988 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
3.5 kt 1.9 kt
151° angle
15/33 2,780 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTZ

6,887 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.2%
MVFR
29.8%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
2.2%

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.8 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, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.4%
NE
8.5%
E
16.2%
SE
3.9%
S
6%
SW
17%
W
27.5%
NW
13.9%

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: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 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 6,887 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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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.