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TORONTO
AIRSHOW

Four days of formation flying, warbirds, and jet demonstration teams over the Toronto skyline. Family-friendly. Rain or shine.

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Dates

Oct 1–4

Gates open

09:00

Location

CNE Waterfront

Boarding pass

2026

Flight schedule

Four days, gates to grand finale.

Main display window is 12:00–15:30 daily. Static aircraft viewing all day.

Time	Act	Type

Performers & aircraft

Who's flying this year.

Formation team

RCAF Snowbirds

Nine CT-114 Tutors in tight formation aerobatics — the signature Canadian act, closing each day's main window.

Warbird heritage

Spitfire Mk IX

The RAF's iconic WWII fighter, flown by the Vintage Wings of Canada collection — solo aerobatic display each afternoon.

Jet demonstration

USAF F-16 Viper Demo

High-speed passes, vertical climbs, and a full-afterburner takeoff — single-ship tactical demonstration team.

Static & interactive

Kids' Flight Deck

Cockpit walk-throughs, junior control-tower play zone, and a build-your-own-glider workshop — no ticket upgrade needed.

Search & rescue

CH-149 Cormorant

RCAF search-and-rescue helicopter — hoist demonstration and static display with flight crew Q&A.

Grand finale

Wall of Fire

Ground pyrotechnic finale synced to a low-pass formation flyby — closes the show each evening at 15:30.

Boarding passes

Choose your pass.

Every pass is a 4-day grounds pass. Upgrade for closer viewing and flight-deck access.

Class

General Admission

Gate

Seat

Lawn

Valid

4 days

Full flight-line lawn viewing
Static aircraft displays
Access to food + merch village

Class

Family Pack

Gate

Party

2+2

Valid

4 days

2 adults + 2 kids, shaded family zone
Flight Deck kids' activities included
Reserved family picnic tables

Class

Flight Deck

Gate

VIP

Seat

Front row

Valid

4 days

Front-row grandstand + shaded deck
Pilot meet-and-greet, hangar tour
Private lounge, catered

Plan your visit

Gates, transit & the grounds.

Flight line viewing Static aircraft Food & merch village

Getting there — transit

TTC streetcars and GO trains run direct to Exhibition Place every 10 minutes from 08:00. No general parking on site — accessible parking only, pre-booked.

Gates & entry

Gates open at 09:00, main display window runs 12:00–15:30. Enter at the gate matching your pass tier — see map. Re-entry permitted with wristband.

What to bring

Sunscreen, hats, refillable water bottles (free fill stations on site), and blankets for the lawn. Small bags only — full bag policy at gates.

Accessibility

Accessible viewing platforms at Gates A and B, sign-interpreted safety briefings at 11:45 daily, and quiet zone available near the Kids' Flight Deck.

FAQ

Before you fly.

Yes — the Kids' Flight Deck zone runs all four days with hearing-protection loaner headsets, a shaded quiet area, and stroller parking near Gate B.

The Airshow flies rain or shine. Flying is only cancelled for low cloud ceilings or lightning — static displays and grounds stay open regardless. Check the day-of alerts on this page for schedule changes.

Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome. No glass containers or outside alcohol. The Food & Merch Village has 20+ vendors including allergy-friendly options.

There is no general public parking on site. We recommend the TTC streetcar or GO train to Exhibition Place. A limited accessible parking lot is available by pre-booking through guest services.

All passes are 4-day grounds passes valid Thursday through Sunday — come back each day on the same wristband, no reprint needed.