Feds invest in US preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
The federal government has committed up to $30 million to build a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers.
The new facility will build capacity for growing passenger volumes transiting through the provincial capital.
The the new preclearance facility will increase security and connectivity for travellers; reduce airport congestion and transportation bottlenecks; and improve fluidity and capacity in the transportation system.
"PortsToronto and its partners, including Nieuport Aviation and Porter Airlines, have been working towards securing preclearance for nearly a decade, as it will further enhance the passenger experience by offering passengers the ability to clear customs on home soil using next-generation technology intended to make the process quick and convenient," said RJ Steenstra, President & CEO, PortsToronto. "Preclearance will also provide access to more US markets which will boost connectivity and bilateral trade and tourism between Toronto and the eastern US. This will have a tremendous economic impact on the city in terms of GDP, jobs and attracting talent.”
The facility is projected to open in 2025.