Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): Codes, Runways & Location
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (IATA: YOW · ICAO: CYOW) is a large airport serving Ottawa, Canada. It lies at 45.3225° N, 75.6692° W, 374 ft (114 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ottawa in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YOW and the ICAO code CYOW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 374 ft (114 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Where is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport located?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa, Canada. Its coordinates are 45.3225° N, 75.6692° W.
What is the airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an IATA code of YOW and an ICAO code of CYOW.
How long is the runway at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport have?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport a major airport?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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