Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

CYTZ / YTZ

Toronto, CA

Last Updated
May 14, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
9 kt
320°
9 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYTZ 141400Z AUTO 32009KT 9SM OVC020 09/05 A2983 RMK SLP105

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 252 ft
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,252 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 9 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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 fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 14:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 21:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (252 ft)
Pressure Alt
350 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -310 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYTZ 141340Z 1414/1514 32010G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 TEMPO 1414/1421 P6SM -RA SCT015 OVC025 FM142100 34012G22KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 1421/1423 OVC020 BECMG 1500/1502 34010KT FM150600 34008KT P6SM SCT030 FM151200 32005KT P6SM FEW030 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 142000Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
21:00Z FM142100
+7h
MVFR 340° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
21:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 340° 10 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 2,933 ft 150 ft ASP 48°
0.3 kt 9.0 kt
88° angle
08/26 3,988 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
2.9 kt 8.5 kt
109° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
2,780 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYTZ

9,800 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.1%
MVFR
27.6%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
3.7%

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.5 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, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.3%
NE
8.5%
E
21.1%
SE
3.4%
S
6.7%
SW
14.9%
W
25.5%
NW
12.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.1°C
Range: -19°C to 26°C
-19°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

October May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,800 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.