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July 13 , 2007: Toronto, Canada

Where To Stay Getting Here By Plane

For those of you who chose to fly, getting to Toronto is pretty easy. Some things to consider:

There are two practical GA airports you can use to get to Toronto:

  • Toronto City Centre (CYTZ)
  • Toronto/Buttonville Municipal (CYKZ)

Both airports have IFR approaches, however we recommend trying to arrive at CYTZ for it's proximity to the downtown core. Public transportation from YKZ is not redily available.

Required Documents
For those of you entering from the United States, a few required documents are needed in order to fly in Canada:

  • Canada Flight Suppliment (Canadian version of the US Airport Directory)
  • Toronto VTA and VNC (Air 1900 and Air 5000)
  • CAP 4 and Cap Gen (or equivilantly approved IFR approach plates)

Tips from the Rochester Flying Club on Americans flying to Canada are available at their website. Additionally, you may view this PDF on the differences between American and Canadian airspace rules.

Note: The airspace around Toronto is changing effective July 5th. New VNCs and VTAs will be issued in July as well. For more information, please see AIC 15/07.

  CYKZ CYTZ
Proximity to Downtown 30 KM 2 KM
Landing Fees $0 $3.78/1000kg ($11.30 min)
Float Plane Operations No Yes
Customs Yes Yes
  Website Website

Map of area provided by skyvector.com

IFR Plates
Here are some plates for airports around the area.

Toronto Island CYTZ Download
Toronto Pearson CYYZ Download
Toronto Buttonville CYKZ Download
Kitchner CYKF Download
Oshawa CYOO Download
Hamilton CYHM Download
Brampton CNC3 Download
London CYXU Download
St. Catherines CYSN Download
Peterborough CYPQ Download

VFR Procedures (CFS Entries)
Here are some selected entries from the CFS for proper VFR Procedures and airport information

Toronto Buttonville CYKZ Airport Info or VFR Procedures
Toronto City Centre CYTZ Airport Info or VFR Procedures
Toronto Pearson CYYZ VFR Procedures

 

Toronto Weather
Aug 21 2008 11:00Z
and 16°C
Wind: 5kts @ 070°T
Visibility: 9.0 miles
Ceiling: Clear @ ft