Great news for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport travelers! It’s about to get a lot easier for passengers heading to the United States.

This year, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, confirmed that US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) will be built at the downtown Toronto Airport, and is expected to be operational as of 2025.

This monumental announcement is a game-changer for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport passengers, airlines, and airport partners, and will make YTZ an even more convenient connection point and international gateway.

The facility will take between 18-24 months to complete and, once constructed, will provide Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport passengers with the opportunity to clear customs in Toronto, rather than having to clear customs upon landing at US airports. Preclearance will also open up new markets to the US, allowing Canadians to access smaller airports which do not currently have US CBP. This will open up at least 20 new destinations in the U.S. for our airlines to service for those flying out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

As the fifth busiest airport in Canada serving the US market, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is a convenient and valuable connection point between downtown Toronto and regional and hub markets in the US. The addition of preclearance will encourage bilateral trade, facilitate convenient travel for business and leisure passengers, and reinforce national security. The new facility will also offer next-generation travel technology, including facial recognition that is designed to make the process more efficient for travelers, further enhancing the passenger experience at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

To learn more about US CBP preclearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, click here.