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From the Toronto Port Authority RESA web page - West and East RESA construction sites.

Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) construction starting mid-July 2026

The federally mandated airport safety requirement must be completed by the Toronto Port Authority by July 12, 2027. Construction of the two new Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will start mid-July 2026.

BQNA

Jul 113 min read

The Bathurst Quay neighbourhood is located only 120 metres (400 feet) from the airport located on Toronto island, separated by the narrow water channel of the Western Gap.

Four main reasons why the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association is opposed to allowing jets at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA)

Jets operating at at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport next to Canada’s largest downtown core and in our busy waterfront magnifies safety concerns.

BQNA

Apr 107 min read

BQNA Environmental Assessment feedback – Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs)

Why Ports Toronto needs to go back to the drawing table to meet Runway End Safety Area regulations for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

BQNA

Jul 6, 20252 min read