Toronto Pearson airport has launched Pearson LIFT (Long–term Investment in Facilities and Terminals), calling it one of the largest airport infrastructure programs in Canadian history.
Pearson LIFT is a phased, multi-billion-dollar program to modernize and expand the airport, renewing infrastructure, advancing technology–driven operations, revitalizing and expanding facilities to support Toronto Pearson’s growth for the next decade and beyond.
The initial phase includes a $3-billion investment in airside and baggage systems, unlocking space for millions more passengers and promising a more reliable journey from curb to gate, including:
- Smarter airfield technology: New airfield lighting control and management system to enhance visibility and guidance designed to support an intelligent network that controls and responds to movement across the runways and taxiways. This state of-the-art system is reflective of Toronto Pearson’s digital ambition and sets a foundation to enable future navigation and guidance systems that make smoother and more efficient aircraft movements on the ground.
- Greener airport operations: Expanded electric vehicle charging, cleaner heating systems and energy network upgrades to support lower-emission operations as the airport grows.
- More reliable baggage: Investments across approximately 30 kilometres of baggage infrastructure including new baggage carousels in Terminal 1, as well as new cameras and sensors for early issue detection for better visibility and clearing jams to minimize down time.
- More space for growing operations: An expanded and renewed 2.2–million square metre airfield – equivalent to more than 1,000 NHL–size hockey rinks – including new aircraft stands and a high–speed taxiway to improve movement between gates and runways, supporting up to 28,000 additional passengers per day.
“This is an investment that increases capacity for global trade with Canada. Passengers can be more confident in their journeys through North America’s 2nd most internationally-connected airport,” said Deborah Flint, president and CEO of Toronto Pearson.
