Toronto Airport Uncovered
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202560 minRunning

Toronto Airport Uncovered

Network:National Geographic

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S01E10 - "Against the clock"

Aired on Dec 21, 2025, 3:00 AM

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Description

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.

Details

Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
November 22, 2025
Schedule
Saturday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 10 Episodes)

Frozen Frontline

Frozen planes, an injured flight attendant, and a drunk trespasser keep the team on their toes as freezing weather hits the airport.

Nov 22, 2025

60 min

Seconds From Disaster

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

Nov 22, 2025

60 min

The Crash

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

Nov 29, 2025

60 min

Battling the Storm

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. 

Nov 29, 2025

60 min

Unauthorized Entry

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

Dec 6, 2025

60 min

Racing the Storm

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

Dec 6, 2025

60 min

Lightening Alert

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

Dec 13, 2025

60 min

Springbreak Rush

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

Dec 13, 2025

60 min

Runway Ready

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

Dec 20, 2025

60 min

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.

Dec 20, 2025

60 min

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