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Who is flying in the Air Show This Year? |
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Each year, the CIAS hosts a variety of aerial exhibitors. For a detailed list, please click on our Performers page. Our performers' list is subject to change right up to show time. This is due to the dynamic demands on military equipment and personnel around the world, as well as from a safety perspective for all of our performers. We apologize for any inconvenience this creates, but we must respect that a search and rescue mission, protection of our troops overseas and the safety of our show performers are higher priorities than participation in our display.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 July 2009 )
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When is the Canadian International Air Show? |
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The Canadian International Air Show takes place during the Canadian Labour Day Weekend. In 2009, the Canadian International Air Show will be held on Saturday, September 5th, Sunday, September 6th and Monday September 7th, 2009. The start time for the show is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. with the show ending at approximately 4:30 p.m. each afternoon.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 July 2009 )
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Where does the Canadian International Air Show take place? |
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The Canadian International Air Show takes place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada over Lake Ontario at the waterfront grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). It can be best viewed from the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds, Ontario Place and many other lakefront sites with a view of the water in front of Marilyn Bell Park in west Toronto.
HOW CAN I GET TICKETS TO THE AIR SHOW?
Contact the CIAS -
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- for information on how to get tickets to the show. In celebration of Canada's Centennial of Flight and the 60th Anniversary of the CIAS in 2009, subscribe to our Insider e-Newsletter by clicking here for details on special VIP air show offers!
Please visit the following links for details on general admission to the CNE and Ontario Place:
Canadian National Exhibition Admission Information
Ontario Place Admission Information
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 July 2009 )
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How do I get to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) & Ontario Place? |
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The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is easily accessible by car from the Gardiner Expressway or Lakeshore Boulevard West. Just follow the signs from either of these roads. Outdoor and underground parking is available for a nominal fee. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) and Ontario Place are also easily accessible via the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) by taking the 511 Bathurst Streetcar, the 29 Dufferin Bus, or at the Exhibition Stop on the GO Train. For more information, please call the TTC at (416) 393-INFO or GO Transit at (416) 869-3200. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
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Please contact
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 July 2009 )
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Can I view the aircraft before or after the show on the ground or is there a static display? |
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Unfortunately, due to strict security regulations at Pearson International and City Centre Airports, no parked, or static display is possible for the Canadian International Air Show at this time.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 August 2008 )
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Flying in the Toronto area during labor day weekend...
During Labour Day Weekend, the air show area is restricted by NOTAM. The NOTAM is available from flight service in the days leading up to Labour Day Weekend. While NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES, last year's NOTAM read:
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PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1 OF THE AERONAUTICS ACT, AIRSPACE IS RESTRICTED SFC TO 10000 FT MSL WITHIN 5 NM RADIUS CENTERED ON 433727N 792541W (CNE GROUNDS, APRX 1.5 NM W AIRPORT). EXCEPT FOR CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW PARTICIPANTS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL/RESCUE ACFT NO PERSON SHALL OPR AN ACFT WITHIN THE AREA DESCRIBED UNLESS AUTH BY THE AIRSHOW AIRBOSS AT 416-917-4681.
0609011300 TIL 0609011630 Local
DAILY 1230/1700 Local
The "Air Box" - The air show takes place inside an area called the air box. Although at times during the show some aircraft move outside this box, this is only so they can reposition to accommodate their performance inside the box. This box is 6,000 feet long by 3,000 ft wide and 4,000 ft high. During show times, this area is kept "sterile" and only boats and people or aircraft specifically cleared into this space are allowed to be there during any performance. Only "essential" personnel will be cleared into the space. Inside this box there is a high speed flightline (1,500 ft from any spectators) where the fast aircraft perform and a slow speed flightline (600 feet from any spectator) where slower aircraft perform. A representation of the air box is located at the bottom of this page.
Show safety - The Canadian International Air Show enlists the skills of an "Air Boss". The Air Boss is specifically trained to act in this capacity and has extensive experience with aircraft and flying. This person's responsibility is to ensure the safety of the show and the performers at all times. If at any time the Air Boss believes that a situation which could jeopardize the safety of the show, the spectators, the aircraft or performers is developing, the Air Boss has the authority to immediately stop any performance and put the entire show on hold. This could include weather factors such as cloud or visibility, unauthorized persons or aircraft in the 5 nautical miles zone or air box, incoming MedEvac flights (MedEvac flights ALWAYS take priority over the air show) or many other factors. The Air Boss is located at Boss Control with an unobstructed view of the air box. Since the Air Boss job is so critical, during the show this person is advised by up to seven people who are located on the same platform. These people are Military advisors who are specifically trained to understand the factors affecting military aircraft, Nav Canada staff who have access to radar information and coordinate with air traffic control from Pearson and City Centre airports, Transport Canada personnel who can advise on regulations and civilian aircraft safety, and the CIAS' Emergency Response committee who are specifically trained Search and Rescue Personnel as well as a Flight Surgeon. In Canada, no aircraft is permitted to perform any aerobatic maneuver during an air show where the inertia of the aircraft could carry the aircraft into any spectator area.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 August 2008 )
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