YOW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Ottawa · CanadaICAO CYOW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is an airport serving Ottawa, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 45° 19' 21.0" N, 75° 40' 9.1" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. With 26 direct destinations served by 14 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
26
Airlines
14
Elevation ft
374/ 114m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YOW
ICAO Code
CYOW
City
Ottawa
Country
Canada
Elevation
374 ft
Local Time
02:36 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:45.3225°
Longitude:-75.6692°
Popular Routes from YOW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YFB | Iqaluit, Canada | 1,305 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 328 kg | View |
| YHZ | Halifax, Canada | 595 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 244 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 226 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 93 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 310 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 127 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 751 mi | 1h 55m | short-haul | 308 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 3,730 mi | 7h 54m | long-haul | 900 kg | View |
| IAD | Washington, United States | 450 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 185 kg | View |
| LGA | New York, United States | 327 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 3,332 mi | 7h 8m | long-haul | 804 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 655 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 269 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YOW
14 active airlines serving Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight
MOUnited Arab Emirates
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air North Charter - Canada
4NCanada
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Canadian North
5TCanada
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
First Air
7FCanada
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Porter Airlines
PDCanada
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Ogdensburg | United States | 73 km |
| Massena International Richards Field | MSS | Massena | United States | 78 km |
| Watertown International Airport | ART | Watertown | United States | 150 km |
| Kingston Norman Rogers Airport | YGK | Kingston | Canada | 142 km |
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | Montreal | Canada | 152 km |
| Adirondack Regional Airport | SLK | Saranac Lake | United States | 156 km |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport | YHU | Montreal | Canada | 178 km |
| Syracuse Hancock International Airport | SYR | Syracuse | United States | 248 km |
Other Airports in Canada
Abbotsford Airport
YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 45° 19' 21.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 75° 40' 9.1" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 45.322498
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -75.669197
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:36 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 374 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 114 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The IATA code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is YOW, and its ICAO code is CYOW. The airport is located in Ottawa, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YOW?
There are 26 direct destinations available from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada.
What airlines fly from YOW?
There are 14 airlines operating from YOW, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Air Canada, Air North Charter - Canada, American Airlines, Canadian North, and more.
What timezone is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level.
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