Seeing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from a plane6 ★
On the Toronto Islands, a few hundred yards from downtown and linked by a pedestrian tunnel. Look for the CN Tower right beside you and Lake Ontario's breakwaters.
9 of our routes pass it. Ontario · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Toronto: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
| New York to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
| Philadelphia to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Toronto | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Raleigh/Durham to Toronto | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| San Diego to Toronto | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Tampa to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (9 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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