Here's a WHEELY good photo for your feed. Sorry, we had to. 😅 In all seriousness, please enjoy this beautiful capture of a wintry
@BBishopAirport
and
@TourCNTower
.
📷 IG
@kiwi_pilot
Exciting news! US
@CBP
Preclearance is coming to
@BBishopAirport
, making
#YTZ
an even more convenient connection point and international gateway.
We are looking forward to the opportunities and enhanced travelling experience this will bring to
@BBishopAirport
.
Thank you to…
🆕✈️ BIG NEWS: Porter is extending its award-winning service to destinations throughout North America with the introduction of up to 80 state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient
@embraer
E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet!
Learn more at .
#MorePorterMorePlaces
Exciting news!
@BBishopAirport
has once again been ranked among the world’s best by the
#Skytrax
World Airport Awards. This is the 8th time we’ve won a prestigious Skytrax Award, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for helping us reach new heights! 🏆✈️
On Feb. 8, 1894, William Avery “Billy” Bishop was born in Owen Sound, ON. Namesake of
@BBishopAirport
, he was a recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross and was credited with 72 victories, making him the top Canadian & British Empire flying ace of the war.
📷
@vimyfoundation
Congratulations to
@porterairlines
which today announced the commencement of service from
@TorontoPearson
in Feb 2023. Billy Bishop Airport will continue to serve as Porter’s downtown hub for regional service to more than 20 destinations in eastern Canada and the US.
Did you know?
@Ornge
air ambulance services based at Billy Bishop Airport operated 4749 medevac flights in 2020, and have demonstrated their unwavering dedication to the health and safety of Ontarians through initiatives including Operation Remote Immunity.
📷
@Sean_in_Guelph
🚁
@BBishopAirport
serves as a key base for
@Ornge
air ambulance services, which operated approximately 4,800 medical flights in 2018. We are open and operational so that these important emergency services can continue without interruption.
Today,
@PortsToronto
unveiled Maanjidowin: The Gathering, a large-scale granite and bronze sculpture at
@BBishopAirport
to recognize the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and their relationship to the land, air and water on which the airport now operates.
🎶"Our song Arm in Arm is about going home. And how family, friends and music help steer you through hard times."💙
Much love to Arkells for making our week with the video for their new single, Arm in Arm, shot here at
@BBishopAirport
.
Again this year, travellers have ranked
@BBishopAirport
among the world's 10 best airports in the
#Skytrax
World Airport Awards. This is the 6th year we've made the list, and we couldn't have done it without you.🙌 Thanks for flying at
#TorontoCityAirport
.
📣 We are BIG fans of our
#TOWaterfront
neighbourhood. Starting this week, our
#WaterfrontSpotlight
series will highlight local businesses offering physical distancing-friendly services. Which local businesses are you proud to support? Share below 👇
@WaterfrontBIA
#SupportLocal
It is the 3rd anniversary of the 2015 opening of the Billy Bishop Airport pedestrian tunnel! 🎉✈️ Since the tunnel opened, car traffic in the area has been reduced by 75%, and about 40% of passengers access the airport by shuttle, bike, or by walking!
#ThinkGreen
#ItsMyAirport
According to
@TravelLeisure
, Toronto has one of the world’s most spectacular skylines – on par with Paris, Santorini and Hong Kong. And we couldn’t agree more! Flying into
@BBishopAirport
gets a shout out as well. YTZ will not only get you directly downtown Toronto but the view…
Today we mark a return to commercial service at Billy Bishop Airport and a return to the business, passengers and experiences that make our airport truly unique and inspire our love of travel.
Welcome back, from all of us at
@BBishopAirport
.
#YTZ
#FlyYTZ
#TorontoCityAirport
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was
@BBishopAirport
. From its initial construction in the late 1930s to becoming the award-winning airport we know & love today,
#YTZ
is proud to share 80 years of rich history as Toronto's city airport.
#80YearsYoung
#TorontoCityAirport
We salute our Canadian airport partners, in particular
@YVRAirport
@FlyYYC
@yulaeroport
and
@TorontoPearson
for stepping up to the plate to bring Canadians home safely, as we work together to ensure the continued operation of critical supply-chain infrastructure &
@Ornge
medevac
This morning,
#teamOrnge
Critical Care Paramedics Rob T (middle) and Tara W (right) departed
@BBishopAirport
to vaccinate our Timmins & Sudbury bases.
This is part of
#OpRemoteImmunity
& Ontario’s rollout of
#COVID19
vaccines to rural and remote indigenous communities.
October 22: The device has been disarmed and Toronto Police Services has concluded their investigation and released the site. The runway has re-opened and operations/flights will resume at YTZ at 6:45am.
Have you seen Maanjidowin: The Gathering?
One of the first things you will see after landing at
#YTZ
in Toronto, and one of the last as you depart, is this new sculpture honouring
@mcfirstnation
and their relationship to the land, air & water on which the airport now operates.
⛴️ We've got some big news.
@BBishopAirport
's Marilyn Bell I ferry will be converted to 100% electric-power. The first of its kind in Canada, the electric-powered ferry will eliminate GHG emissions & reduce noise impacts related to ferry operations. More:
Ornge appreciation post!
We are proud to have
@Ornge
air ambulance services based at
@BBishopAirport
. In 2022, the
#YTZ
base operated 3,659 medevac flights, ensuring patients of Ontario got access to the care they needed.
📷
@lensofsi_photography
Starting tomorrow, the border is going digital as new automated Primary Inspection Kiosks come to Billy Bishop Airport. Learn more about the new process here:
🛩️ Happy
#WorldTourismDay
to all of the passengers travelling to locations near and far.
@BBishopAirport
connects to more than 20 destinations in Canada and US, with connections to 80 more cities through airline partnerships. So what are you waiting for?
#YTZ
#TorontoCityAirport
⛴️ The
@BBishopAirport
Marilyn Bell I ferry not only transports passengers, staff & essential supplies to/from the airport, but it also serves as a vital link for
@CityofToronto
vehicles and
@Ornge
medevac emergency transport to gain access to the Toronto Islands.
#DYK
? The
@BBishopAirport
pedestrian tunnel is 10 stories below Lake Ontario, 100% powered with
@Bullfrogpower
green electricity, has one of the longest escalator systems in 🇨🇦!
#YTZ
🚨 Contest Alert 🚨Are you excited to
#FlyYTZ
this fall?
We can’t wait for September 8 to start celebrating a return to all the things we love most about travelling. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our partners
@AirCanada
@PorterAirlines
&
@Nieuport
to welcome you back in style.
Oct 22: Police investigation continues. Runway remains closed. All passengers have been transported from the terminal/island-side of airport. Updates will be provided as info available. Check here for updates on Oct 23 operations.
On Sat. June 19, between 10am - 2pm, PortsToronto will conduct an emergency training exercise at
#YTZ
. This routine full-scale training exercise is mandated by Transport Canada and is critical to ensuring that the airport maintains a high level of emergency response preparedness.
We are celebrating 80 years of rich history at
@BBishopAirport
this week leading up to the anniversary of our first commercial flight, which landed at YTZ on September 8, 1939. Stay tuned as we share a glimpse into 80 years of history at Toronto's city airport.
#80YearsYoung
#YTZ
“Still in love with flying this approach.”
He's not alone. Our unique location on the Toronto Islands offers a dramatic viewpoint of Toronto, landing
@BBishopAirport
a spot as one of the world's best airport approaches.
📷 IG thomas_v_p
#AVGeek
#Aviation
#FridayFlyday
#YTZ
At approximately 4pm today a device was discovered on a bike parked near the island-side ferry terminal. Toronto Police Services were called and the bicycle is in the process of being removed. The ferry terminal and tunnel have been closed out of an abundance of caution.
#DYK
? On Feb. 8, 1894, William Avery “Billy” Bishop was born in Owen Sound, ON. Namesake of
@BBishopAirport
, he was a recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross and was credited with 72 victories, making him the top Canadian & British Empire flying ace of the war.
#80YearsYoung
On Feb. 8, 1894, William Avery “Billy” Bishop was born in Owen Sound, ON. Namesake of
@BBishopAirport
, he was a recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross and was credited with 72 victories, making him the top Canadian & British Empire flying ace of the war.
📷
@vimyfoundation
Between June 17-July 9,
@TorontoPolice
Emergency Task Force will hold 8 full-scale training exercises at
@BBishopAirport
. Passersby may witness emergency vehicles/personnel, sirens and/or flashing lights. Please note that this is an exercise only. Details:
Did you know?
@Ornge
air ambulance services based at
@BBishopAirport
operated 5,091 medevac flights in 2021, including the delivery of vaccines to remote northern communities through Operation Remote Immunity. 🚁
Captured by
@Olyaborra
.
It may be a bit quieter than usual at
@BBishopAirport
but our core staff is still here maintaining facilities and ensuring the continuation of critical aviation services such as
@Ornge
medevac.
#YTZ
#TorontoCityAirport
🐸 Today marks the first day of
#EarthMonth
! Since 2010, by choosing to power 100% of our operations with renewable energy from
@bullfrogpower
,
@BBishopAirport
has displaced 14,751 tonnes of CO2, which is equivalent to taking 3,112 cars off the road for one year. 🙌
Did you know? Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s Fire Department is equipped with Oshkosh Striker 1500 Airport Rescue Fire Fighter Vehicles. The weight of these fire trucks is 54,200 lbs. and they can travel at a speed of 112 kms per hour. 🚒
#DYK
It’s not easy distancing ourselves from the one thing we love most - flying. We’re staying home now, so we can soon return to the skies and reunite with all of you. Until then, let’s do our part so we can get back to doing the things we love most.
Today’s good mood is elevated by coffee from
@Balzacs
at Billy Bishop Airport. Combine with organic and ethically-sourced milk products for the perfect pre-flight latté.
#ItsMyAirport
#YTZ
#FoodOnTheFly
Exciting news! Flying from
@BBishopAirport
just got even better. The new
@AirCanada
Café in collaboration with
@AspireLounge
opened today in
#YTZ
’s domestic departures terminal. In addition to enhancing the passenger experience, this new lounge is the first sustainable,…
#DYK
? With new
@NAVCANADA
arrival procedures, coming into effect Dec. 5, aircraft operators at
@BBishopAirport
will save as much as 5 minutes of flying time—saving an estimated 970 metric tonnes of GHG emissions annually. More information:
We are proud to support
@HopeAir
, which provides medical travel assistance for Canadians in need; like Lorena, whose treatment is in Toronto. Through Hope Air, Lorena's travel time was reduced from an 11-hr drive to a 3-hr direct flight to
@BBishopAirport
.
On the 81st anniversary of the first commercial flight to land at
@BBishopAirport
, on September 8, 1939, we're taking a moment to reflect on being part of 81 great years of aviation in Toronto, and look forward to clearer skies ahead.