Toronto Airport Uncovered
2025– · National Geographic · 60 min · 1 season
S01E10 · Against the clock
Sun, 21 Dec, 2:00 pm
An explosives alert in baggage, mice threaten the safety of airfield taxiways and high winds make plane movements difficult at Toronto Airport.
About
For the first time, cameras go behind the scenes at Toronto Pearson International, Canada's biggest and busiest airport. They reveal how the airport keeps millions of passengers and thousands of planes moving, even when facing record-breaking snowstorms and extreme winter weather. Technical issues, emergencies, security breaches and passenger demands pile even more pressure on the flight schedule.
Episodes
- E01
Frozen Frontline
Sun, 23 Nov· 60 minFrozen planes, an injured flight attendant, and a drunk trespasser keep the team on their toes as freezing weather hits the airport.
- E02
Seconds From Disaster
Sun, 23 Nov· 60 minA runway emergency, missing cargo, faulty brakes and wildlife on the runway– at Toronto International Airport, the fight to keep flights moving never stops.
- E03
The Crash
Sun, 30 Nov· 60 minEmergency at Toronto International as a plane crash lands. The resulting shut down sees flights cancelled and diverted, pushing teams to their limit.
- E04
Battling the Storm
Sun, 30 Nov· 60 minA massive storm hits Toronto International Airport. Crews race to clear snow and move a jack-knifed Boeing 787 causing chaos at the departure gates.
- E05
Unauthorized Entry
Sun, 7 Dec· 60 minToronto Airport security teams are on high alert as unwanted intruders infiltrate restricted areas across the airfield and inside the terminal.
- E06
Racing the Storm
Sun, 7 Dec· 60 minToronto Airport braces itself as two winter storms descend on North America, battering destination airports and leaving flights grounded at Pearson.
- E07
Lightening Alert
Sun, 14 Dec· 60 minLightning interrupts vital maintenance on the airfield. A faulty 787 needs urgent repairs. Cargo needs to be re-loaded. Two dogs travel in style.
- E08
Springbreak Rush
Sun, 14 Dec· 60 minSpring break puts new pressure on the airport infrastructure, its staff and the very planes themselves.
- E09
Runway Ready
Sun, 21 Dec· 60 minToronto Airport takes preparedness and safety seriously: mechanics, firefighters, and even a trainee bird-scaring dog are put to the test.
- E10
Against the clock
Sun, 21 Dec· 60 minAn explosives alert in baggage, mice threaten the safety of airfield taxiways and high winds make plane movements difficult at Toronto Airport.
