βοΈ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 022/2026
Published: 2026-10-01
Affected Location: Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ)
Type: Safety Advisory
FIR: CZYZ (Toronto FIR)
π§ What Changed (Summary)
Revisions to the published airport hot spot information at CYYZ add two new hot spots associated with Runway 15L/33R and renumber the remaining hot spots to enhance situational awareness and support runway incursion prevention.
- New HS 2: risk of taxiing eastbound on Taxiway H failing to hold short and inadvertently entering RWY 15L/33R.
- New HS 11: risk of taxiing eastbound on Taxiway D continuing beyond Taxiway E and inadvertently entering RWY 15L/33R.
- Existing hot spots renumbered as HS 1 through HS 11.
- Hot spot descriptions and chart annotations updated to match the revised numbering sequence.
βοΈ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- No airspace or instrument procedure change described; update is to published aerodrome hot spot information at CYYZ.
Operational Notes:
- When taxiing eastbound on TWY H and TWY D in the vicinity of RWY 15L/33R, anticipate increased runway incursion risk areas identified as HS 2 and HS 11 and apply heightened vigilance for hold-short compliance.
- Expect hot spot numbering to differ from prior references (HS 1βHS 11); ensure crews reference current hot spot identifiers during briefing and taxi.
VFR Impact:
- VFR pilots operating at CYYZ should review updated hot spot locations/numbering and brief taxi routes accordingly, particularly near RWY 15L/33R.
π Official Source
ποΈ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIC. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.