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Members' Handbook
Revised April 2018
www.airportwatchcanada.com
Introduction »»Identification
Y
The only valid YYZAW identification
YZ Airport Watch (YYZAW) will be your YYZAW photo ID card.
was founded in 2004 as a formal Although dash banners, flags, hats,
means of co-operation between jackets, etc. help to identify you as
local aviation enthusiasts, the airport, a member, they do
security agencies and police. not serve as official
The concept for YYZAW resembles identification of
the highly successful Neighbourhood YYZAW membership.
Watch programs—our members provide Membership photo
an additional set of eyes and ears while ID cards must be
planespotting. presented to any police
YYZAW is for serious aviation officer or security
enthusiasts. Individuals that have only a personal upon request.
Radio Scanner Frequencies - YYZ casual or passing interest in aviation will Police and GTAA representatives (e.g.
All frequencies are in the AM band.
not be approved for membership. This is security personnel) have authority to
Air Traffic Control not to create an elitist attitude but rather seize photo ID cards at any time. If
120.825 ������ATIS Primary 121.650 ������Ground North to reinforce the dedication and passion your photo ID card is seized, obtain the
133.100 ������ATIS Secondary 119.100 ������Ground Center our members have for the program’s officer’s name and/or badge number,
118.700 ������Tower North 121.900 ������Ground South success. vehicle number (if applicable) and
118.350 ������Tower South 121.300 ������Clearance Delivery
118.000 ������Tower Backup Situations may arise that will require immediately report the incident to
the Greater Toronto Airports Authority YYZAW.
Toronto Centre (GTAA), Peel Regional Police (PRP)
132.800 ������Arrivals 1 127.575 ������North Departure or YYZ Airport Watch to amend »»Photography
124.475 ������Arrivals 2 128.800 ������South Departure membership conditions without notice Although we reference ‘photography’
125.400 ������Arrivals 3 on either a permanent or temporary in this handbook, this includes but is
134.175 ������ILS Monitor
basis like, for example, during not limited to capturing an image or
Apron Control heightened security situations like the recording video by any electronic means.
122.875 ������Apron Co-Ordinator 122.275 ������North Apron, Terminal 3, G20 summit in 2010.
122.075 ������South Apron, Terminal 1, Cargo West, Fedex Membership is a privilege and can be
East Satellite Ramp 122.825 ������Apron Backup revoked if you are found in violation of
the rules and regulations set forth in this
Airport Services
123.275 ������FSS, London Flight 131.375 ������Central De-Icing Facility, handbook or as requested by authorities.
Information Centre (RCO) Pads 1, 2, 3
131.175 ������Central De-Icing Facility 129.625 ������Central De-Icing Facility,
131.950 ������Central De-Icing Facility Pads 4, 5, 6 General
Backup » »Mandate
The YYZAW mandate currently
applies only at Toronto Pearson
International Airport. Presenting
yourself as a YYZ Airport Watch
member does not carry any recognition
at other airports at this time.
Some icons used in this handbook courtesy The Noun Project
(thenounproject.com) and used with permission under the
Creative Commons license.Membership New applicants wishing to enroll 31 of the calendar year in which the Airport Watch Issued
and obtain full membership, including member is renewing. Items
• Membership is valid April 1 to ID card, outside of the Jan. 1 to March
March 31. 31 period must meet all of the above » »Police Information All items branded with the YYZ
• Fees: See Fee Schedule on website. enrollment requirements plus pay an Check Airport Watch logo and name issued
• Lost ID cards can be replaced at a additional administrative fee on top of A police background check to members remain the property of
cost. See Fee Schedule on website. the new member enrollment fee. See Fee will be required by each group YYZAW and are not to be defaced,
Schedule on our website for details. member every five years. YYZAW altered, or loaned to anyone under any
» »Enrollment If the applicant is denied membership, requires you to provide a Police circumstances. They must be returned
To become a YYZAW the disclosure form(s) will be returned to Information Check (PIC), not a Police to YYZAW upon termination of
member you must complete the applicant. Copies will not be retained Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC). Some membership.
the following: by YYZAW. police jurisdictions may call these These items are designed to help
checks by different names, though authorities identify members. If any
• Be age of majority in the Province » »Renewal Police Information Check (PIC) is most item is lost or stolen please report it
of Ontario at time of application. Membership is renewable common. immediately to YYZAW.
• Fill out and submit application form yearly at the Annual Effective April 1, 2019 any member Items include the following:
found on YYZAW website. General Meeting (AGM), who has not had a police background
• Pay new membership enrollment typically held in February, or by mail check in the previous five years (prior »»ID Cards
fee. See website for fee schedule. (further information can be found on to 2014) will need to have a new one Members are issued photo ID
• Submit a photo for YYZAW ID YYZAW website). done before membership renewal cards shortly after enrollment or
card. Photos can be emailed to Renewal period begins Jan. 1 and in 2019. Reminders will be sent out renewal and are valid until April
membership@airportwatchcanada. runs to March 31. Renewal requirements approximately six and three months 30 the following year.
com. Photos should be taken in must be fulfilled by March 31 each prior to March 31, 2019. Members should carry their ID cards
ample light on a plain background. calendar year for membership beginning A Police Information Check is done at all times when on airport property
• Fill out the Disclosure of April 1 in that year. at the member’s expense and when or perimeter areas. Lost ID cards may
Information form(s). The majority of members are expected required must be dated in the same year be replaced, at member’s expense,
• Submit a basic Police Information to pay renewal fees at the AGM. The as membership enrollment or renewal according to the fee schedule posted on
Check from your local police time period between the AGM and (e.g. on or after January 1, 2019 for 2019 our website.
service (where you live). This is at March 31 is considered a “grace period.” membership from April 1, 2019 to Mar The only valid YYZAW identification
applicant’s own expense. Any renewal fees not paid by March 31, 2020.) will be your YYZAW photo ID Card.
• Provide name of two existing 31 render membership null and void and This will bring YYZAW in line with Other materials (such as jackets, caps,
members who sponsor your the member must reapply for enrollment the policy of the International Airport flags, etc) will not be considered by
application. in the group and meet new member Watch Association and with groups at authorities as valid identification.
enrollment requirements (appropriate other airports. It also matches Transport
Membership is granted only upon fees, disclosure form(s) and basic Police Canada’s policy with regards to RAIC »»Dashboard Banners
approval of the Police Information Information Check). See “Enrollment” renewal period. Members are issued a
Check. Applicants whose Police above for details. folded tent card that should be
Information Check is not approved Effective Jan. 1, 2019, members who placed in a clearly visible area of your
will be denied membership and their are renewing and have not had a basic vehicle’s dashboard or rear window.
enrollment fee will be refunded. Police Information Check done in the The purpose of dashboard banners
Disclosure of Information form(s) will previous five years must obtain a new is to allow authorities to easily identify
be held in confidence by YYZAW and one. This new check must be obtained, our members as they patrol the airport
only submitted to the GTAA or partner dated and received by YYZAW property and perimeter. There is a
airports pending Police Information committee between Jan. 1 and March limited supply or banners and we
Check approval. encourage members to look after these.» »Vehicle Flags with numerous tenants and employees. • Employee’s badge, ID number and/
First issued in 2014, these YYZAW is working on meeting with • Unlocked or damaged gates, or vehicle number
are a high-visibility way to tenants to educate them on the YYZ entrances, exits, fences. • Summary of incident
identify group members to Airport Watch program and its benefits, • Large numbers of birds or wildlife
the various authorities. These should be both for them and for us. on airport property.
affixed to your vehicle’s window while Members are encouraged to treat all • FOD – foreign objects debris
Litter
you are spotting at YYZ. airport personnel with respect and to blowing around the airport property We expect all members
obey their instructions. If you have any that could affect aircraft movement. to act responsibly and
» »Caps & Jackets problems, please report the incident to • Property damage. take with them any cans,
YYZ Airport Watch YYZAW so we can look into the matter. bottles, or wrappers from items they
committee was able to Remember, you are an ambassador Remember, if in doubt, report it. have brought with them. If there is a
secure a one-time donation for the YYZ Airport Watch program. Any YYZAW member who has called garbage receptacle nearby, members are
of caps and jackets when it initially One bad incident can have serious the SOC to file a report must also submit encouraged to use them.
formed. While we would like to see that ramifications for the entire group. a report of the event to YYZAW. See If you wish, keep a plastic bag in
every member receives such apparel, below for more information. your trunk and pick up garbage while
finances have not allowed us to provide » »Observe, Record, While we are entrusted as volunteers out at the airport. You might even set an
it for free. We may from time-to-time and Report to watch for and report suspicious example for others.
be able to order clothing for members As a key component of activity, airport employees are requested Litter can find its way onto the active
who do not have any. Costs will likely be the program, members are required to be to do the same. taxiways or runways and cause damage
passed on to the member. YYAW will on the lookout for suspicious activity. Employees who may not be aware of to aircraft. (See FOD under Observe,
advise when orders for gear can be taken If you witness anything out of the our group might perceive our activities Record and Report, above.) Additionally,
and their associated costs. ordinary, you should immediately report as suspicious and report members to litter attracts birds and other wildlife
Members are encouraged to wear it to the airport Security Operations authorities. Members are reminded to that can be a hazard for aircraft.
the jackets while in the vicinity of the Centre (SOC). treat all airport authorities with respect
airport, perimeter areas, or at official GTAA contact phone numbers appear and do as instructed.
YYZAW functions, per the advice of the on the back of your YYZAW photo ID From time to time YYZ Airport
National Airport Watch Co-ordinator. card and dashboard banner. Use the Watch members may have a negative
numbers relative to the situation you are encounter with authorities. We request
» »Car Magnets reporting. that in such occurrences, members make
These are no longer issued to new If it is an emergency, call 416-776- a report of the incident and send us a
members. They were replaced by the 3033. When calling in an emergency to written copy so that we can investigate
vehicle flags (see above) but can still be the SOC, please state: further.
used to increase the group’s visibility
and presence if you have them. • Your name and that you are a YYZ » »Submitting Reports
Airport Watch member. You should Reports can be sent
also provide your membership to YYZAW by email to admin@
Airport Activities number, located on your ID card. airportwatchcanada.com and must
YYZAW has made significant inroads • Location. Use the nearest airside include the following:
with authorities. Much work has been gate number if possible.
done but it is an ongoing process. • Nature of suspicious activity or • Your name and membership number
Rules and regulations must be set incident. • Date and Time
forth, followed and enforced in order for • Location
the program to work for everybody. Members can also call the non- • Authority (i.e.; GTAA, Peel
Toronto Pearson International emergency number at 416-776-3055 to Regional Police, etc)
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© OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under the Open Data
Commons Open Database License (ODbL) by the OpenStreetMap
Foundation (OSMF).Events Media Ladders authorities with respect to parking cars
Interviews and 10-Foot on the side of roads and in parking lots
As YYZ Airport Watch around the airport. This does not mean
program gains more YYZAW is occasionally Rule we will not be asked to move or vacate
recognition, activities and events will be approached by media for commentary Due to the height of the fences around an area. If you’re at the airport spotting,
organized. YYZAW welcomes members about the program, aviation events Toronto Pearson Airport, and following make sure you’re visible as a YYZAW
to suggest, organize and participate in and incidents. Members may also the events of 9/11, ladders are largely a member. Fly your vehicle flag!
events in which they are interested. be recognized by media looking for thing of the past. Keep in mind Toronto Pearson
Members have gone through a information. There is a 10-foot rule surrounding International Airport and the
process that offers an increased level of Members may not comment to media the perimeter of the airport. surrounding businesses are all private
credibility and all members agree to act without first obtaining authorization of No person or object shall be within property. Also, day-to-day situations
responsibly while participating in any YYZ Airport Watch. 10 feet of perimeter fences. Our may arise that mean access to certain
group-sanctioned event or activity. It is imperative that all members refer arrangement with authorities allows for areas may be temporarily restricted.
Members who are interested in media to YYZAW directors for official brief contact with fences for pictures,
planning an event should contact statements, policy, etc. but we are not to park or linger in
YYZAW to discuss intentions. YYZAW YYZAW may contact members to contact with or next to them. Ladders
FBO and
will then co-ordinate the event with the assist media looking for interviews. must not be used, at any time, against or General Aviation
proper authority. In this case, you are welcome to give within 10 feet of a fence. (North End)
No member or YYZAW committee insight into our hobbies and positive
director has the right to sanction aspects of the group, as well as our Fixed Base Operators (FBO) such as
an event of their own accord. partnership with the airport community.
Where to Watch Signature, SkyCharter and Chartright
Misrepresenting or using the YYZ Aircraft are very sensitive to the privacy of
Airport Watch name and logo without There are no officially their clients. Their ramps, hangars and
consent will result in immediate
Activity Logs designated viewing areas at Toronto parking lots are considered private
termination of your membership. We have implemented a Pearson International Airport. We hope property.
YYZAW has worked long and hard to logging program for members that this will change in the future and For the purpose of this section we
establish a good name and image with to report the amount of time they spend we have casually discussed this with are including Air Transat and Sunwing
the various airport authorities. One bad at YYZ. We have spoken to authorities authorities. hangars.
decision could derail the entire program. and they are most interested in this data Our members and the authorities have FBO clients include heads of state,
We realize that group members have and are pleased that we have taken the become quite familiar with the more military, government, medivac, VIP,
formed close friendships with one initiative to log such information. popular spotting locations. YYZAW, celebrity, sports charters, and corporate
another and may participate in events The intention is to record and report the through discussions with airport or privately owned aircraft. Often a visit
not organized or sanctioned by YYZAW. minimum amount of time our members authorities, has been told there is Airside can be accompanied by limos or busses,
We have no issue with this but do spend at YYZ. Please visit YYZAW and Groundside, and that we are to security entourages and/or motorcades.
remind members taking part in such website at www.airportwatchcanada. remain Groundside at all times. Most clients are likely not aware of
events that the YYZ Airport Watch com and select the link for Member’s While this is vague, members are to YYZ Airport Watch. Our presence may
name and logo cannot be used as an Activity Logs, then follow the use common sense and obey all laws, be seen as suspicious or threatening to
umbrella for any event or activity that instructions. including the Highway Traffic Act. their security or privacy. For example
is not sanctioned by the committee. Peel Regional Police have provided us we may be seen as paparazzi rather than
This is to ensure the group’s name and with specific areas where we can park— aircraft enthusiasts.
reputation is protected. and can’t—park in the region around the YYZ Airport Watch recommends
Non-members are not permitted at threshold of runways 06L and 06R. See refraining from being in the area or
group-sanctioned events without prior the map on the next page for details. photographing activities while FBO
permission of the committee. We cannot Through our efforts we have clients (people) are present. Wait for
permit minors due to liability. established a level of co-operation with them to leave.It may be possible to obtain Failure to follow airside security
permission to photograph specific procedures are subject to fines for you,
aircraft on FBO ramps from their front your escort and/or FBO.
desk staff. Be sure to identify yourself While inside a FBO facility always
with your YYZ Airport Watch ID and act professional and respectful. It may
indicate your intentions. In recent times appear quiet at times but clients are
FBOs are more reluctant to allow this. often resting in suites within the facility.
In some cases FBO staff will direct Do not disturb them.
you to the owner/operator of the aircraft. If you park at or near a FBO use
Staff may not have authority to grant designated parking areas. Do not park
permission. on shoulders or roadways. Do not block
Above all, be polite, courteous, and access gates or driveways.
respectful of all FBO staff and their FBOs are under no obligation to
property. accommodate our members. Please be
If asked to stop photographing or to polite with their staff and clients at all
leave an FBO area by a tenant, staff or times. If you have any concerns please
security do so without challenging their contact YYZAW admin.
request. If you continue to photograph Naturally, always thank the people
or remain in the area you may face you have been dealing with, whether
prosecution under trespass laws. your request is accommodated or not.
If a FBO grants permission to
photograph a specific aircraft then avoid »»Skyservice (Infield)
other aircraft in your photos. Skyservice is choosing to
If a FBO grants airside access, you not accommodate YYZAW
should: requests for access. Members must not
approach Skyservice facilities at YYZ.
• obtain the name and title of the We hope that in the future we can
person giving you access come to an agreement with Skyservice
• sign in at the FBO front desk but until that time, please stay away.
• acquire airside access pass (from
FBO)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under the Open Data • be accompanied at all times by an
Commons Open Database License (ODbL) by the OpenStreetMap
Foundation (OSMF). escort, with a proper pass of their
own, never be left on your own
• wear a reflective safety vest at all
Parking Near Threshold 06L and 06R times
1 ������In front of crash gate 4 ������Near crash gate V403 at • follow your escort’s instructions at
V404D at the intersection the bottom of the hill, in all times
of Britannia and Convair the gully • return all passes and safety
2 ������South of the guard shack 5 ������On the south side of materials provided to you
at the intersection of Convair Dr., on the bend,
Britannia and Convair beside crash gate V402. immediately after returning to
3 ������On the east side of Convair YYZAW members should not park along groundside.
Dr. beside crash gate the side of the road along this stretch of
V404A. DO NOT BLOCK Convair Dr.
THE GATE.History YYZAW Committee
F
ounded in April 2004,
YYZ Airport Watch DirectorS
recognized the need for a Paul Thacker
formal means of communication and Robert MacNeil
co-operation between local aviation
enthusiasts and the various airport
Rob Jones
authorities. admin@airportwatchcanada.com
The group was modeled and membership@airportwatchcanada.com
structured after the highly successful finance@airportwatchcanada.com
program established in 2001 at the comms@airportwatchcanada.com
Ottawa International Airport. tours@airportwatchcanada.com
With the help and guidance of the »2004
» webadmin@airportwatchcanada.com
National Airport Watch co-ordinator,
Constable Jacques Brunelle (RCMP), a
plan was developed to create a similar
program in Toronto, though each group
has to tailor the rules and regulations
to meet the criteria of local airport and
police authorities.
After several meetings with the
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
(GTAA), the proposal for YYZ Airport
Watch was refined, adopted and
ultimately supported by James Bertram,
Director of Public Safety (GTAA).
The next order of business was
to establish a partnership with
Peel Regional Police (PRP), who is
responsible for patrolling the airport »2014
»
and adjacent perimeter. An arrangement
was made so that PRP officers on patrol
are able to identify members of YYZ
Airport Watch. Through the hard work
of Sgt. Al Gorrill and staff at PRP, the
airport watch committee was able to
have our group and members recognized
as volunteers.
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