Medium airport · Toronto, Canada
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Situated close to downtown Toronto, it is one of two airports with scheduled airlines located in the Toronto area, alongside the primary Toronto Pearson International Airport. Its IATA code is YTZ. Its ICAO code is CYTZ. It has 2 runways, longest 3,988 ft (ASP). Elevation 252 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Toronto, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YTZ |
| ICAO code | CYTZ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 3,988 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 252 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 43.6279° N, 79.3955° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is known for
Situated close to downtown Toronto, it is one of two airports with scheduled airlines located in the Toronto area, alongside the primary Toronto Pearson International Airport.
History
Opened in 1939 as the Port George VI Island Airport, for much of its history it has operated mainly as a small civil aviation airport operated at a subsidy.
Official website: https://www.billybishopairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- CN Tower · Canada · 1.1 miles away
- Niagara Falls · United States · 41.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Bronte Creek Provincial Park · Canada · 23.8 miles away
- Fort Niagara State Park · United States · 30.5 miles away
- Four Mile Creek State Park · United States · 31.5 miles away
- Forks of the Credit Provincial Park · Canada · 33.4 miles away
- Joseph Davis State Park · United States · 33.7 miles away
- Wilson-Tuscarora State Park · United States · 35.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Toronto Pearson International Airport
12.2 miles awayNiagara District Airport
32.2 miles awayOshawa Executive Airport
32.2 miles awayJohn C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
41.4 miles awayNiagara Falls International Airport
42.5 miles awayMore airports in Canada
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Frequently asked questions
What is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?
Situated close to downtown Toronto, it is one of two airports with scheduled airlines located in the Toronto area, alongside the primary Toronto Pearson International Airport.
What is the airport code for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport — its IATA code is YTZ and its ICAO code is CYTZ.
Where is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport located?
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport serves Toronto, Canada. Its coordinates are 43.6279° N, 79.3955° W.
What is the history of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?
Opened in 1939 as the Port George VI Island Airport, for much of its history it has operated mainly as a small civil aviation airport operated at a subsidy.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1926
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop_Toronto_City_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.