“Toronto Pearson Airport Delays Due to Tower Evacuation”

Flights to and from Toronto’s Pearson airport are experiencing delays on Tuesday evening due to reports of smoke leading to the evacuation of a tower responsible for overseeing aircraft traffic at gates and loading areas, the airport confirmed. Toronto Pearson mentioned on the social media platform X that its “apron management unit tower” was evacuated temporarily. Operations have resumed after staff returned, but air traffic management procedures are causing delays for both arriving and departing flights, as stated by Toronto Pearson. Passengers are advised to directly check their flight status with their respective airlines. The airport’s website explains that the unit is responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe flow of aircraft traffic on the airport’s apron.