Billy Bishop Toronto City.
Private aviation guide to Billy Bishop Toronto City: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- CYTZ
- IATA
- YTZ
- Serves
- Toronto
- Private terminal
- GA apron
Flying private from YTZ.
Billy Bishop Toronto City (CYTZ) is an airport used for private flights serving Toronto.
Billy Bishop is on the Toronto Islands about 1 km from downtown, reached by a free pedestrian tunnel, which makes it the closest airport to the financial district.
Jets are banned under the Tripartite Agreement except for medical flights, so private trips here need a permitted propeller aircraft, and the airport is open only from 06:45 to 23:00.
Other options in Toronto include Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Flights are operated by CTA-licensed air carriers.
Billy Bishop Toronto City at a glance.
| CYTZ | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 08/26, 3,988 ft (1,216 m) |
| Opening hours | 06:45 to 23:00 (local) |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry (Canada Border Services Agency) |
| Distance | About 1 km southwest of downtown Toronto, on the Toronto Islands |
| Private terminals | Porter FBO and Stolport FBO |
| Rules for private jets | Jet aircraft banned under the Tripartite Agreement, except medical flights; closed 23:00 to 06:45; slots required |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, CYTZ; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Wikipedia (jet ban, hours, tunnel). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From YTZ by private jet.
- Distance
- 79 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 196 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 46m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 263 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 56m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 274 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 57m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 395 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 14m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 695 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 57m
- One way
- from C$12.8k
Other Toronto airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Billy Bishop Toronto City?+
06:45 to 23:00 (local).
How long is the runway at Billy Bishop Toronto City?+
The longest runway is 08/26, 3,988 ft (1,216 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Billy Bishop Toronto City?+
Jet aircraft banned under the Tripartite Agreement, except medical flights; closed 23:00 to 06:45; slots required.
Does Billy Bishop Toronto City have a private jet terminal?+
Private flights use the general aviation apron.
How early should I arrive at YTZ?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from YTZ today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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