Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Named Among World’s Best in 2026 Skytrax Awards
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 10th 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.”
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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
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an award-winning gateway to Canada’s largest city, offering unmatched convenience just minutes from downtown Toronto. Serving passengers since 1939, the airport provides service to more than 20 cities across Canada and the U.S., with connections to more than 100 global destinations through its airline partners, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility.
Renowned for its accessibility, stunning skyline views and 98% passenger satisfaction rating, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport supports critical regional services, including medical travel and medevac operations through Ornge. It is also a key economic driver, supporting more than 4,000 jobs (2,000 directly associated with its operations) and generating approximately $2 billion annually for the regional economy.
Committed to sustainability, the airport is a three-time recipient of the Airports Council International–North America’s Environmental Achievement Award and is certified under Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by the Toronto Port Authority. Nieuport Aviation is the terminal partner and operates the airport’s complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Toronto.