"Peter R." wrote in message
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I need to fly up to Toronto from NY State next Friday AM for a day-long
business meeting. This will be my first flight into Canada so I am
reviewing the AOPA Canadian/US flight requirements, however I do need
some local advice.

The business meeting is located at a hotel near Pearson International
Airport, but I was told that flying into Toronto/City Centre airport is
much more practical for GA aircraft. Is this true? If so, what would
be the best way to get to a hotel near Pearson, cab or shuttle?

Also, is there a contact number for the FBO at this airport? I tried
searching the web, but I was unable to locate an AirNav.com equivalent
for Canadian airports.


Hopefully, someone more qualified than I can provide some more information,
but here are some resources that will have FBO numbers, etc., to get you
started:

Toronto/Pearson International CYYZ:
http://www.gtaa.com/ This is the Airline hub, so yes, they probably frown
on GA traffic, although their "facts and figures" page:

http://www.gtaa.com/Index.aspx?Sid=Node7/Node7.4&Tpl=1

boasts "two GA areas..." "involved in operations....corporate and private
aircraft...".

One thing that Pearson requires is an "arrival-departure reservation" in
advance.

No doubt the landing fees are atrocious.

Toronto/City Centre CYTZ:
http://www.torontoport.com/airport.asp

As already described, this is a waterfront airport close to the business
centre of the city, and probably about 10 air-miles from your hotel, so
figure maybe 12-15 ground miles.


Toronto/Buttonville CYKZ:
http://www.torontoairways.com

This is to the northeast of the city, but is near a convenient freeway that
can get you to the Pearson hotel strip fairly quickly. Probably about 15-20
ground miles. Its an automated toll highway, and I don't know what
arrangements there are for the Car-rental companies collecting the tolls.
(toll would be about 8-12 dollars one way, if the car does not have a
transponder, somewhat less if it does (I am guessing)).