Toronto Airport Uncovered

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Behind-the-scenes look at Toronto Pearson Airport shows how Canada's busiest hub manages millions of passengers and aircraft through snowstorms, tech problems, emergencies, and security issues.

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Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Frozen Frontline

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Frozen planes, an injured flight attendant, and a drunk trespasser keep the team on their toes as the big freeze hits Toronto International Airport.

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2. Seconds from Disaster

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A runway emergency, missing cargo, faulty brakes and wildlife on the runway – at Toronto International Airport, the fight to keep flights moving never stops.

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3. The Crash

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Emergency at Toronto International as a plane crash lands. The resulting shut down sees flights cancelled and diverted, pushing teams to their limit.

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4. Battling the Storm

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A massive storm hits Toronto International Airport. Crews race to clear snow and move a jack-knifed Boeing 787 causing chaos at the departure gates.

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5. Unauthorized Entry

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Toronto Airport security teams are on high alert as unwanted intruders infiltrate restricted areas across the airfield and inside the terminal.

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6. Racing the Storm

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Toronto Airport braces itself as two winter storms descend on North America, battering destination airports and leaving flights grounded at Pearson.

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7. Lightning Alert

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Lightning interrupts vital maintenance on the airfield. A faulty 787 needs urgent repairs. Cargo needs to be re-loaded. Two dogs travel in style.

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8. Spring Break Rush

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Spring break puts new pressure on the airport infrastructure, its staff and the very planes themselves.

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9. Runway Ready

Toronto Airport takes preparedness and safety seriously: mechanics, firefighters, and even a trainee bird-scaring dog are put to the test.

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10. Against The Clock

An explosives alert in baggage, mice threaten the safety of airfield taxiways and high winds make plane movements difficult at Toronto Airport.

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