Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (ICAO: CYTZ / IATA: YTZ)
Location (City, Country)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Airport Type & Size
YTZ is a small regional airport located on the Toronto Islands, just across from downtown Toronto.
- It has one runway and one terminal, making it ideal for compact and fast-paced gameplay.
- The airport is used almost exclusively for passenger flights, mainly operated with Dash 8 turboprops.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
YTZ offers a completely unique visual and operational experience in WoA:
- Scenic approach over the lake with a stunning downtown skyline
- Perfect for S-size regional flights, especially short-hauls
- Small size = perfect for quick sessions or casual gameplay
- Would complement larger Canadian hubs like YUL or future YYZ
Major Airlines & Routes
Airlines:
- Air Canada
- Porter Airlines
Typical aircraft: Dash 8 Q400
Example destinations:
- Ottawa (YOW)
- Montreal (YUL)
- Halifax (YHZ)
- Newark (EWR)
- Boston (BOS)
- Chicago Midway (MDW)
- Washington (DCA)
Unique Features or Challenges
- Extremely compact airport with short taxi times
- Visual bonus: view of the CN Tower and downtown skyline
- Low visibility landings during weather changes from the lake
- Great way to introduce or showcase Porter Airlines liveries
Bonus Visual Details / Easter Eggs
CN Tower visible from the terminal; glows at night
Rogers Centre nearby – roof could open on warm days
Opportunity to include Toronto skyline as a scenic background
Water taxi animations or island ferry detail for immersion
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - Wikipedia
