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Macdonald-Cartier Intl (CYOW/YOW) — Ottawa, Canada
Macdonald-Cartier Intl (CYOW/YOW) serves Ottawa, Canada. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (04/22, 07/25). Field elevation is 374 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Jul 28
63 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 17 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-28
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYOW
- Name: Macdonald-Cartier Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 45.322498
- Longitude: -75.669197
- Elevation: 374 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Ottawa
- IATA Code: YOW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Distance from City: 11.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 3300 X 75
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 8000 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 10000 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: DME, NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.800 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 128.175 MHz
- ATIS: 121.150, 132.950 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Macdonald-Cartier Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.ottawa-airport.ca/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: CBSA Airport of Entry. H24 customs service.
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD $8.90 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD $0.75 per 1,000 kg MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International. Ottawa Airport Authority fees. Skyservice FBO.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Skyservice FBO. Federal capital airport with steady demand.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required. CBSA full service. US preclearance facility available. GA customs clearance at Skyservice.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Preferential runway use for noise mitigation.
Alternates
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Canada Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
Private / GA Operations:
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of CYOW?
- Macdonald-Cartier Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at CYOW?
- The tower frequency at Macdonald-Cartier Intl is 118.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYOW?
- Macdonald-Cartier Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYOW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Macdonald-Cartier Intl (Canada).
- Where is CYOW located?
- Macdonald-Cartier Intl (CYOW) is located in Ottawa, Canada.
- What is the IATA code for CYOW?
- The IATA code for Macdonald-Cartier Intl is YOW.
- How long is the runway at CYOW?
- The main runway at Macdonald-Cartier Intl (04/22) measures 3300 X 75.
- Does CYOW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Macdonald-Cartier Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07/25, 14/32.
- Is CYOW a port of entry?
- Yes, Macdonald-Cartier Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.