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When the first flight took off from Malton Airport in 1939, the population of what’s now the Greater Toronto Area was less than one million. By 2018, Toronto Pearson had grown to serve some 50 million passengers and over 470,000 aircraft movements per year.
We’re creating the airport of the future. As our region develops and demand for air travel grows, we are evolving to meet the demands of our passengers, employees and our local communities.
The Evolution of Toronto Pearson
1939
First flight departs from Malton Airport
1980
Greater Toronto Area population surpasses 3 million
1996
Operation of Toronto Pearson is transferred from Transport Canada to GTAA
2002
Third east-west runway and fifth overall, 06R/24L opens
2012
Airspace redesign in Toronto
1962
Toronto International becomes busiest airport in Canada
1982
Toronto Pearson serves 235,000 aircraft movements
1997
Second north-south runway and fourth overall, 15R/33L opens
2011
Greater Toronto Area population surpasses 6 million
2018
Toronto Pearson serves 470,000 aircraft movements
