Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is a large airport serving Ottawa, Canada. Its IATA code is YOW and its ICAO code is CYOW. The airport lies at an elevation of 374 ft (114 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long. Local time follows the America/Toronto time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YOW
- ICAO code
- CYOW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 374 ft (114 m)
- Coordinates
- 45.3225, -75.6692
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,300 ft · 1,006 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft · 2,438 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YRO Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | Ottawa, Canada | 15 km · 9 mi |
| YND Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | Gatineau, Canada | 24 km · 15 mi |
| OGS Ogdensburg International Airport | Ogdensburg, United States | 73 km · 45 mi |
| MSS Massena International Airport Richards Field | Massena, United States | 78 km · 48 mi |
| YMX Montreal Mirabel International Airport | Montréal, Canada | 133 km · 83 mi |
| ART Watertown International Airport | Watertown, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| YUL Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | Montréal, Canada | 151 km · 94 mi |
| SLK Adirondack Regional Airport | Saranac Lake, United States | 155 km · 96 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YOW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 543 | 337 | 293 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,499 | 931 | 809 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,593 | 2,233 | 1,940 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,821 | 2,374 | 2,063 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,346 | 3,322 | 2,887 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,658 | 3,516 | 3,055 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,984 | 3,718 | 3,231 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,813 | 4,855 | 4,219 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,197 | 5,093 | 4,426 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,343 | 6,427 | 5,585 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,441 | 6,487 | 5,637 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,737 | 6,672 | 5,797 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,350 | 7,053 | 6,129 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,089 | 8,133 | 7,068 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,825 | 9,212 | 8,005 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,873 | 9,863 | 8,571 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ARR | Ottawa Arrivals | 135.150 |
| ATIS | English ATIS | 121.150 |
| ATIS | French ATIS | 132.950 |
| CLNC DEL | Ottawa Clearance | 119.400 |
| DEP | Ottawa Departures | 128.175 |
| GND | Ottawa Ground | 121.900 |
| RCO | Quebec Radio | 123.150 |
| TML | Ottawa Terminal | 127.700 |
| TWR | Ottawa Tower | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The IATA code of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is YOW and its ICAO code is CYOW.
Where is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport located?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at 45.3225, -75.6692.
What time zone is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 10,000 ft (3,048 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), about 15 km (9 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.