Toronto Pearson International Airport

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Continent: North America Country: Canada Region: Ontario
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Location Toronto, Ontario
IATA code YYZ
ICAO code CYYZ
Airport type Commercial
Website [www.gtaa.com www.gtaa.com]
Overview map [maps.google.com/maps?q=Toronto+Pearson+Airport,+Toronto&ll=43.675446,-79.628391&spn=0.052664,0.098744&t=h&cid=43723057,-79392486,1126367504143019016&hl=en Google Maps]
Communications
Tower 118.350, 118.700
Ground 121.650 (north)
121.900 (south)
119.100 (center)
Clearance
Approach 132.800, 124.475, 125.400
Departure127.575, 128.800
ATIS 120.825 (primary)
133.100 (secondary)


Official Spotting Locations

Terminal 1

There is a smoking area on the departures level roadway with views over the AC Jazz Dash 8 and CRJ ramp. The light is best for photography in the mornings.

Other Spotting Locations

FedEx Hill

This location is best for all runway 23/05 spotting

From Hwy 427 North/South take Derry Rd. exit and head west at the intersection. Follow Derry Rd. for approximately 5 kms past the Connie Restaurant . FedEx is at the next light at Bramalea Rd. Turn left on Bramalea and follow the road to the end. The hill is on the right.

From Hwy 407 East/West take the Bramalea Rd. exit and head South. You will cross Derry Rd. Once on the ramp it will split into to ramps Terminals and Airport Rd. Take the Airport Rd. and follow the road to the end. The hill is on the right.

Airside Spotting Locations

Terminal 1

If you are flying with Air Canada you can obtain a boarding pass from the machines or online up to 12 hours before departure, this means that anyone with an evening flight can spend all day using the departure lounge windows. Bags can not be checked in until nearer departure time however there are storage facilities on the check in level. There is no problem exiting the departure lounge via the arrivals channel.


Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Facilities and Transportation