Press Release

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Named Among World’s Best in 2026 Skytrax Awards

March 19, 2026

Airport Operations

Top-10 rankings highlight strong global and regional performance for Toronto’s downtown airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has once again been recognized among the world’s best airports in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, earning Top-10 rankings in two categories.

Toronto, ON (March 19, 2026) – Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has once again been recognized among the world’s best airports in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, earning Top-10 rankings in two categories.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ranked 10th in the category of Best Regional Airports in North America, one of only two Canadian airports to make the list behind Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport also ranked 10^th globally in the World’s Best Airports serving under 5 million passengers category, one of only three airports in North America to make the list. Billy Bishop Airport also achieved a 4-star Skytrax rating, reflecting consistent quality across customer service, facilities and operational efficiency.

The Skytrax World Airport Awards are based on the world’s largest airport customer satisfaction survey and are widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the aviation industry. In the independent survey, passengers continued to rank Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport highly across 39 key performance indicators, including fast check-in times, and the courtesy and efficiency of airport staff.

“Being named among the world’s best airports once again is a testament to the dedication of our entire airport community,” said RJ Steenstra, President and CEO, Toronto Port Authority, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. “From our airlines and partners to every team member on the ground, this recognition reflects a shared commitment to operational excellence and delivering a seamless, efficient travel experience. We are proud to support connectivity in a growing region and will continue making meaningful investments in the passenger experience such as the recently opened US Preclearance facility that enhances the passenger experience and offers convenient border crossing.”

“This recognition from Skytrax speaks to our collective commitment to an elevated experience at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport,” said Jennifer Quinn, CEO, Nieuport Aviation, terminal partner at Billy Bishop Airport. “Following the opening of U.S. Preclearance, we continue to invest in new amenities—including the recently opened Pilot Coffee. As these rankings are driven by passenger feedback, we thank our travellers for their confidence and our partners for their continued collaboration as we deliver more of what travellers love.”

Media Contacts

Claire Pfeiffer
Senior Manager, Communications
Toronto Port Authority
cpfeiffer@torontoportauthority.com

Ryan White
Senior Manager, Communications and Community Programs
Nieuport Aviation
ryan.white@nieuport.com

About the Toronto Port Authority

The Toronto Port Authority owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomes approximately two million passengers and generates approximately $2 billion in economic impact per year; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada’s largest freshwater marinas; and the marine Port of Toronto, which facilitates businesses such as marine shipping, cargo services and passenger cruises to generate approximately $460 million in economic activity annually. Since 1911, and in its role as a city builder, the Toronto Port Authority has worked with partners and every level of government to enhance Toronto’s transportation infrastructure and economic growth. The Toronto Port Authority is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities, and has invested more than $30 million in recent years to fund charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond.

The Toronto Port Authority is a federal agency and operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act. It is guided by a Board of Directors that includes representation from all three levels of government.

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