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).

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Macdonald-Cartier Intl (CYOW) — 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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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 9/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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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

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

CYUL

ICAO: CYUL
Name: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Distance (NM): 81.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: APIS required. CBSA full service at international terminal. US preclearance facility available. GA clearance at FBO with advance notice.

Airport Services

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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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Active NOTAMs

E3674/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS RWY 07 RESUMED NORMAL OPS

2026-06-05 15:15:44 Until further notice

E2390/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AMEND PUBLICATIONS: ADD: RESTRICTIONS: ALL AIRLINES FILING YOW AS A DIVERSION AIRPORT MUST HAVE A PRE-ESTABLISHED CONTRACT WITH A GROUND HANDLER TO SERVICE THE AIRCRAFT IN CASE OF A DIVERTED FLIGHT.

2026-03-27 19:54:00 Until further notice

V0104/26 caution

ILS procedure changed

[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS RWY 07, AMDT 17 S-LOC 07 CAT ABCD MINIMA TO READ 880-1 507 (500-1). CAT AB CIRCLING NOT AUTH. DIST/ALT TABLE NOT AUTHORIZED.

2026-03-21 10:00:00 2026-06-18 01:00:00

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Frequently 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).

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