Medium airport · Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
In August 2018, on the 100th anniversary of its use as an airfield, it was officially recognized as Canada's oldest active airport. Its IATA code is YRO. Its ICAO code is CYRO. It has 1 runway, longest 3,300 ft (ASP). Elevation 188 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ottawa, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YRO |
| ICAO code | CYRO |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,300 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 188 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 45.4605° N, 75.6440° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is known for
In August 2018, on the 100th anniversary of its use as an airfield, it was officially recognized as Canada's oldest active airport.
History
In August 2018, on the 100th anniversary of its use as an airfield, it was officially recognized as Canada's oldest active airport.
Official website: http://www.rfc.ca/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Parliament Hill, Ottawa · Canada · 3.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Gatineau Park · Canada · 19.2 miles away
- Plaisance National Park · Canada · 26.5 miles away
- Fitzroy Provincial Park · Canada · 27.8 miles away
- Coles Creek State Park · United States · 46.8 miles away
- Murphys Point Provincial Park · Canada · 54.6 miles away
- Ottawa River Provincial Park · Canada · 54.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Ottawa / Gatineau Airport
5.7 miles awayOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
9.6 miles awaySmiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
38.4 miles awayMassena International Airport Richards Field
53.2 miles awayOgdensburg International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?
In August 2018, on the 100th anniversary of its use as an airfield, it was officially recognized as Canada's oldest active airport.
What is the airport code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport — its IATA code is YRO and its ICAO code is CYRO.
Where is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport located?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport serves Ottawa, Canada. Its coordinates are 45.4605° N, 75.6440° W.
What is the history of Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?
In August 2018, on the 100th anniversary of its use as an airfield, it was officially recognized as Canada's oldest active airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1891
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa/Rockcliffe_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.