Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 05:43Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
05:43Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
10 kt
200° G17 kt
9 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI CYTZ 040543Z AUTO 20010G17KT 9SM BKN110 BKN170 BKN200 21/19 A2993 RMK LTNG DIST SW WSHFT AT 0533Z PRESRR SLP137 DENSITY ALT 1000FT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 252 ft
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
BKN 17,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,252 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,252 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,252 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 10 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 11 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Showers Rain, Light Showers Rain, Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, FCST, FCST. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 3 to 20 knots. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 02:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 04:00Z and 08:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 18:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (252 ft)
Pressure Alt
230 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,010 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYTZ 040140Z 0402/0502 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT180 TEMPO 0402/0404 5SM BR BKN060 OVC180 FM040400 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 OVC120 TEMPO 0404/0408 5SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC080 FM040800 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT004 BKN080 FM041600 22005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 FM041800 20008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC060 PROB30 0418/0420 VRB20G30KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN015 OVC060CB FM050000 32005KT 6SM BR BKN015 OVC060 BECMG 0500/0502 04005KT RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 040800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM040800
+3h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+11h
VFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

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°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
08/26 3,988 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
6.6 kt 7.5 kt
131° angle
15/33 2,780 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
5.0 kt 8.7 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTZ

11,502 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.1%
MVFR
25.3%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
4.7%

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
22.2%
N
4.4%
S
7.3%
W
24.5%
NE
8%
NW
12.6%
SE
3.2%
SW
14.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 5°C
Range: -19°C to 35°C
-19°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

July October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,502 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.