Toronto Airport Uncovered

Saturday 1pm

Show Trailer

Season 1
00:30

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  1. Saturday 11 April 1pm

    Frozen Frontline

  2. Saturday 11 April 2pm

    Seconds from Disaster

  3. Saturday 11 April 3pm

    The Crash

Synopsis

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.

Clips

Episodes

Season 1
  • Battling the Storm

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    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.

    Next Showing
    Saturday 18 April 1pm
    On National Geographic
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    Monday 20 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
  • Seconds from Disaster

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

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    Saturday 11 April 2pm
    On National Geographic
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    Thursday 16 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
  • The Crash

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

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    Saturday 11 April 3pm
    On National Geographic
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    Friday 17 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
  • Frozen Frontline

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    Frozen planes, an injured flight attendant, and a drunk trespasser keep the team on their toes as the big freeze hits Toronto International Airport.

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    Saturday 11 April 1pm
    On National Geographic
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    Wednesday 15 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
  • Racing the Storm

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

  • Unauthorized Entry

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

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    Saturday 18 April 2pm
    On National Geographic
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    Tuesday 21 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
  • Lightning Alert

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

    Next Showing
    Thursday 23 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
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    Saturday 25 April 1pm
    On National Geographic
  • Spring Break Rush

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

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    Friday 24 April 12pm
    On National Geographic
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    Saturday 25 April 2pm
    On National Geographic
  • Runway Ready

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

    Next Showing
    Saturday 25 April 3pm
    On National Geographic
  • Against the Clock

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    Mice threaten the safety of airfield taxiways, high winds make plane movements difficult, and an explosives alert in baggage at Toronto Airport.