Due to the volume of requests from the community, we will consider requests to light the Apron Tower on a case-by-case basis. The Apron Tower is a functioning building at the airport, and while we strive to meet community requests for lighting, the operational needs of the airport takes priority. We appreciate your understanding if all community requests are not accommodated.
Submit a Lighting Request
Lighting requests for the Apron Tower are open to charitable and non-profit organizations as well as broadly supported community causes recognized within Canada and Ontario. To be considered, submissions must be received a minimum of 30 days in advance.
Toronto Pearson (Greater Toronto Airports Authority) reviews all requests in accordance with our eligibility criteria, scheduling availability, and operational capacity/needs as well as consideration of the nature of the cause/date of significance. Applicants will receive a written response within 2 weeks stating whether the request has been approved.
Eligibility
Requests must be:
- Nondenominational
- Non-political
- An international, national, provincial, or local charitable occasion or cause
- Comply with the Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation
We do not consider requests for the following:
- Commercial requests (e.g. product launches, promotional campaigns, corporate events, conventions)
- Personal occasions (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries)
- Religious events (with the exception of significant cultural celebrations/holidays)
- Political events or observances
- Institutions or professions (e.g. hospitals, schools)
- Specific agencies or individuals
- Nations that are not recognized by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
- Intent that is contrary to GTAA/Toronto Pearson policies
- Organizations that espouse hatred, violence, or racism
- Causes or commemorations for events that take place outside Canada, such as natural disasters or anniversaries of tragic events
- Organizations/causes that have already lit the tower in their requested colours in the same calendar year
Lighting Schedule
Lighting begins at sunset and concludes at sunrise the next morning except during spring and fall bird migration periods during which time lighting concludes at 11:00 pm.
Please note: Schedule is subject to change without notice.