Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA: YYZ · ICAO: CYYZ) is a large airport serving Toronto, Canada. It lies at 43.6759° N, 79.6294° W, 569 ft (173 m) above sea level.
Overview of Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Toronto in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YYZ and the ICAO code CYYZ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Toronto Pearson International Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3389 m (11120 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 569 ft (173 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,389 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Toronto Pearson International Airport
Where is Toronto Pearson International Airport located?
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto, Canada. Its coordinates are 43.6759° N, 79.6294° W.
What is the airport code for Toronto Pearson International Airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport has an IATA code of YYZ and an ICAO code of CYYZ.
How long is the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport's longest runway is about 3389 m (11120 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Toronto Pearson International Airport have?
Toronto Pearson International Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Toronto Pearson International Airport a major airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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