Large airport · Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (IATA: YOW, ICAO: CYOW) or simply Ottawa International Airport is the main international airport serving the National Capital Region of Canada which includes Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec. Its IATA code is YOW. Its ICAO code is CYOW. It has 3 runways, longest 10,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 374 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ottawa, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YOW |
| ICAO code | CYOW |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 10,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 374 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 45.3225° N, 75.6692° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is known for
Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (IATA: YOW, ICAO: CYOW) or simply Ottawa International Airport is the main international airport serving the National Capital Region of Canada which includes Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec.
History
Located 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) south of downtown Ottawa in the south end of the city, it is Canada's sixth-busiest airport, Ontario's second-busiest airport by airline passenger traffic, with 4,866,236 passengers in 2025.
Official website: https://yow.ca/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Parliament Hill, Ottawa · Canada · 7.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Gatineau Park · Canada · 24.1 miles away
- Fitzroy Provincial Park · Canada · 28.8 miles away
- Plaisance National Park · Canada · 32.3 miles away
- Coles Creek State Park · United States · 40.0 miles away
- Murphys Point Provincial Park · Canada · 46.0 miles away
- St. Lawrence State Park Golf Course · United States · 47.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (IATA: YOW, ICAO: CYOW) or simply Ottawa International Airport is the main international airport serving the National Capital Region of Canada which includes Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec.
What is the airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport — its IATA code is YOW and its ICAO code is CYOW.
Where is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport located?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves Ottawa, Canada. Its coordinates are 45.3225° N, 75.6692° W.
What is the history of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Located 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) south of downtown Ottawa in the south end of the city, it is Canada's sixth-busiest airport, Ontario's second-busiest airport by airline passenger traffic, with 4,866,236 passengers in 2025.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1840
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Macdonald%E2%80%93Cartier_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.