Aerial view of Billy Bishop Island Airport. X/Billy Bishop Airport

Power outage leaves Billy Bishop Airport pedestrian tunnel with reduced capacity

by · CityNews

A power outage caused issues for some travellers at Billy Bishop Airport on Monday afternoon.

An outage map from Hydro Toronto, shows a power issue in an area near the airport. The estimated restoration time is 3:21 p.m.

Ports Toronto, which operates the airport, confirmed the outage in a statement to CityNews.

“There is currently a power outage in the tunnel related to an issue with a Toronto Hydro feed,” a spokesperson said. “The tunnel is open, but operating with reduced capacity. There are no power issues within the terminal and flights are operating normally.”

Photo shows a ferry that has been shut down. (680NewsRadio/ Kerry Prunskus)

“Ferry service is temporarily suspended as the Marilyn Bell electric ferry cannot be charged and is currently being changed out with the back-up, fuel-based ferry,” the spokesperson added.

Security at the airport told 680 NewsRadio’s Kerry Prunskus that the airport is running on a backup generator, but only one elevator and one escalator are in service. This has led to long line-ups.

Photo shows long line-ups getting to Billy Bishop Airport’s pedestrian tunnel. (680NewsRadio/Kerry Prunskus)

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.