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YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA: YYZ, ICAO:CYYZ) is located in the the city of Toronto, Canada. It is the primary international airport serving Toronto and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+1416-776-3000

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IATA Code

YYZ

ICAO Code

CYYZ

Name

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Canada (CA)

City

Toronto

Latitude

43.6772003

Longitude

-79.6306000

Time Zone

UTC-05:00

Phone Number

+1416-776-3000

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Airport Overview

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s principal international gateway and a major multi-terminal passenger and cargo hub serving the Greater Toronto Area. The airport is located in the western Toronto metropolitan region, adjacent to Mississauga, Ontario, approximately 22.5 km northwest of downtown Toronto according to the supplied airport record. Its position connects international air freight with a large manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, retail and distribution market. For our platform, the airport is best treated as a high-volume international gateway where routing, terminal allocation, cargo acceptance windows and Canadian customs procedures must be confirmed shipment by shipment rather than assumed from the airport code alone.

IATA / ICAO	YYZ / CYYZ
Official airport name	Toronto Pearson International Airport
Location	Toronto metropolitan area, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates	43.6772003, -79.6306000
Time zone	UTC−05:00 in the supplied airport record; seasonal daylight-saving changes should be checked when scheduling

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Characteristics

International gatewayToronto Pearson International Airport supports broad international connectivity and is a core option for Canada-bound and Canada-originating air cargo.

Airline hub environmentAir Canada’s hub presence can support extensive network connections, while other passenger and cargo operators may use different terminals and handling arrangements.

Dedicated cargo zonesThe airport record identifies west, east and north cargo facilities, creating multiple cargo-handling interfaces rather than one universal acceptance point.

Large metropolitan catchmentThe airport serves the Greater Toronto Area and nearby Ontario industrial and distribution markets, with road planning often as important as the flight sector.

High process sensitivityCut-off times, customs status, screening, terminal assignment and truck appointment conditions can materially affect the actual transit plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo Facilities and Handling Interfaces

West cargo facility: The supplied airport data describes three warehouse buildings with approximately 566,000 sq ft of warehouse space, positioned between the north–south runway system. Facility assignment and current operating specifications should be reconfirmed with the handling agent.
East cargo facility: The area north of Terminal 3 is described as a group of warehouse buildings arranged in a U-shape, with approximately 318,000 sq ft of warehouse space in the supplied record.
North cargo facility: The supplied record identifies this area near runway 05/23 and describes it as a Canadian hub location for FedEx Express, with approximately 346,000 sq ft of warehouse space.
Special cargo handling: Temperature-controlled, pharmaceutical, dangerous goods, valuable cargo and live-animal shipments require pre-acceptance confirmation of facility capability, packaging, labels, documentation and available handling windows.
Customs and screening: Cargo must follow the applicable carrier, regulated-air-cargo-security and Canada Border Services Agency processes. Availability of bonded or controlled handling depends on the appointed operator and shipment status.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Transit Planning

Our service team commonly evaluates direct, interline and hub-connected options linking Toronto with the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other Canadian gateways. Actual routings depend on origin, destination, commodity and available capacity.
Air Canada and other international, North American and cargo operators may serve the airport; the operating carrier, terminal, handling agent and master-air-waybill routing must be confirmed before booking.
For export cargo, the practical schedule is determined by booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, security screening, documentation release and the airline’s published cut-off—not by flight departure time alone.
For imports, customs review, release status, terminal availability, truck appointment conditions, weather and road congestion in the Toronto metropolitan area can affect final delivery timing.

We provide a planned transit range only after checking the live carrier schedule, connection point, commodity restrictions and acceptance deadline. No fixed transit promise should be inferred from the airport’s international status.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service Hinterland and Typical Cargo Profiles

Primary hinterland: The Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Mississauga and surrounding Ontario distribution and manufacturing corridors, is the airport’s principal market.
Industrial and technology cargo: Electronics, telecommunications equipment, industrial components, machinery parts and time-sensitive business shipments are frequently evaluated for air transport.
Life sciences and healthcare: Pharmaceuticals, diagnostic products and laboratory materials may require validated temperature-control planning, monitoring and documented handover procedures.
Retail and consumer goods: Apparel, e-commerce consignments, samples and seasonal merchandise may move through the gateway, subject to customs classification and carrier acceptance rules.
Perishable products: Seafood, fresh produce and other perishables require pre-arranged handling, packaging suitable for the planned exposure time and confirmation of the receiving facility’s operating capability.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and Regulatory Controls

Cut-off control: Ask our service team to obtain the airline’s cargo acceptance deadline, documentation deadline and screening requirement for the specific terminal and flight. Late delivery to the cargo facility may cause rollover even when the booking is confirmed.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, medical products and equipment containing lithium batteries require correct classification, packing, marking, labels and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Carrier approval should be secured before cargo delivery.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Provide the required temperature range, packaging specification, data-logger plan and contingency instructions at quotation or booking stage. A general “keep cool” instruction is not an adequate handling plan.
Customs and security: Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, permits, certificates and importer/exporter information must be consistent. Canadian import release and regulated-air-cargo procedures may involve additional review or inspection.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send our team the commodity description, HS classification, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For urgent cargo, allow operational buffer between truck arrival and the airline cut-off. We can compare earlier acceptance, alternative connections or nearby gateway options when capacity or handling windows are constrained.
Use strong, airline-compatible packaging with visible piece identification and consistent marks across the invoice, packing list and air waybill. Oversized, fragile or non-stackable freight should be declared before booking.
For controlled commodities, obtain carrier and handling-agent acceptance in writing before dispatch. Our team can coordinate document checks, customs information and delivery instructions, subject to the applicable regulations.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Toronto Pearson International Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, it is a major international cargo gateway. The exact acceptance point, screening process and cut-off depend on the operating airline, handling agent, commodity and routing selected by our service team.

Is cargo delivered to the passenger terminal?

Normally, cargo is delivered to the designated airline or ground-handling cargo facility rather than a passenger check-in area. We confirm the warehouse address and delivery instructions after the booking is accepted.

What should be prepared for lithium battery or dangerous-goods shipments?

Prepare the applicable classification, packing instructions, labels, marks, declarations and supporting documents. Carrier acceptance must be confirmed in advance; cargo should not be sent to the airport on the assumption that it will be accepted.

How can we reduce customs or import-delivery delays?

Provide accurate invoice data, product descriptions, values, origin, consignee information, permits and broker instructions before arrival. Our team can coordinate the document flow, but release remains subject to Canadian customs review and the importer’s compliance.

Can the platform arrange an alternative gateway if capacity is unavailable?

We can assess other Canadian or cross-border gateways, road feeder connections and hub routings where commercially and operationally suitable. The alternative must be checked against customs, security, commodity and final-delivery requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Sources and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address and the facility descriptions used in this module are based first on the supplied airport record. Current terminal allocation, cargo warehouse availability, handling restrictions, cut-off times, schedules, customs procedures and carrier acceptance must be verified for each shipment.

Airport operator and current airport information: torontopearson.com
Canadian customs and import-export requirements: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Canadian transportation and aviation regulatory information: tc.canada.ca
International air transport standards and cargo industry references: iata.org
Air cargo security screening information in Canada: catsa-acsta.gc.ca

The listed domains are provided for independent verification of current airport, regulatory and industry requirements. Where an operational detail changes over time, our service team will use the carrier, handling agent and relevant Canadian authority’s current instruction as the controlling reference.