Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Last Updated
Apr 21, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
8 kt
190°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTZ 211300Z AUTO 19008KT 9SM FEW110 03/M01 A3026 RMK SLP250

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 252 ft
FEW 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,252 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 11,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 11,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: FCST, FCST.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (252 ft)
Pressure Alt
-101 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,481 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTZ 210740Z 2108/2208 23006KT P6SM FEW120 FM211000 23006KT P6SM BKN120 BECMG 2110/2112 18010KT FM211200 18010KT P6SM BKN080 OVC150 BECMG 2114/2116 18008G18KT FM212000 08008KT P6SM BKN060 BECMG 2122/2124 05006KT FM220600 03005KT P6SM FEW060 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. CLD SENSOR INOP. NXT FCST BY 211400Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 180° 8 kt
20:00Z FM212000
+7h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
22:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 50° 6 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°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
08/26 3,988 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
4.1 kt 6.9 kt
121° angle
15/33 2,780 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTZ

9,094 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.5%
MVFR
28.7%
IFR
9%
LIFR
3.8%

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.8% 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
4.2%
NE
8.6%
E
20.1%
SE
3.4%
S
6.3%
SW
15.5%
W
26.4%
NW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -19°C to 26°C
-19°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

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: 4.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,094 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.