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Toronto

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

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619
Flights/Day
19:14
Local Time
Toronto
Timezone
569ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
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VFR
30°C
Mostly Cloudy • 9kt • 15mi • 1013.30"
Observed: 22:00 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
17:00
CLR
18:00 BECMG
CLR
03:00
16k
10:00 BECMG
16k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 local time
About Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Toronto faces Great Lakes weather effects including lake-effect snow. Generally moderate turbulence from seasonal weather systems.

Is Toronto Pearson Airport turbulent?

Toronto experiences classic Great Lakes weather: lake-effect snow in winter and summer thunderstorms. Cold Arctic air passing over the relatively warm lake waters generates heavy, localized snowfall that can dump feet of snow on the airport while areas just miles away stay clear. Winter operations require extensive de-icing that causes delays.

  • Lake-effect snow can produce intense, localized snowfall
  • Aircraft must be de-iced before takeoff in freezing conditions
  • Summer thunderstorms develop along lake breeze boundaries
What is lake-effect snow?

When cold Arctic air flows across the relatively warm Great Lakes, it picks up moisture and dumps it as intense snowfall on the downwind shore. Toronto can receive heavy snow while areas just kilometers away get nothing. These events are hard to predict precisely and can shut down operations quickly.

When is the best time to fly from Toronto?

Late spring (May-June) and early fall (September-October) offer the most reliable conditions. Winter (December-March) brings lake-effect snow risk and cold-weather de-icing delays. Summer is generally good but afternoon thunderstorms occur. Build extra time for connections during winter travel.

Is turbulence at Toronto dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Toronto?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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19:15
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19:20
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AC AC8927
19:20
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LO LO42
19:22
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DL DL3829
19:25
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YYZ LGA
AC AC8474
19:25
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AC AC175
19:30
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BA BA +1
19:30
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AC AC820
19:30
Local
YYZ TEB
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19:30
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YYZ SEA
AC AC543
airbus a220-300
19:30
Local
YYZ YQT
P3225
embraer e195-e2
19:40
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19:43
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YYZ IAD
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19:45
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YYZ CVG
AC AC8707
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TS TS694
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TS TS282
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YYZ EDI
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DE DE2403
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19:55
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YYZ ICN
KE KE8284
19:55
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embraer e195-e2
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20:00
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20:05
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20:05
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20:06
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YYZ ORD
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20:07
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YYZ TEB
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20:10
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20:20
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20:20
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20:20
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20:20
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20:25
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20:25
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20:30
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20:40
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20:45
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20:45
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20:45
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20:45
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20:45
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20:45
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S4330
20:45
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20:45
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20:45
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20:50
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20:50
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20:55
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20:55
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20:55
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YYZ BOS
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20:55
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20:55
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20:55
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20:55
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YYZ PHX
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20:55
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YYZ YHM
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21:00
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21:00
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21:00
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YYZ YUL
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21:00
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21:00
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21:00
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21:00
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YYZ DOH
QR QR768
21:00
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YYZ DET
1I706
21:00
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21:00
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TS TS214
21:05
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YYZ ATH
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21:05
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YYZ BER
TS TS418
21:05
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TS TS188
21:10
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21:10
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21:10
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TS TS306
21:10
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21:10
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YYZ YYT
AC AC696 +2
21:10
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YYZ DEL
AC AC48
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