Ottawa Macdonald Cartier Airport (CYOW)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Elevation: 114m (374ft)
Coordinates: 45.322, -75.669
Type: Civil Airfield
yow.ca comments@yow.ca Airport Authority: +16132482000

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AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
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2026-04-11 11:30:45 UTC

Information from ourairports.com:

  • 2007-06-05: Reported landing fees for private single‑engine light aircraft: CA$15 per landing or CA$30/month flat fee; (Note also reported Nav Canada planned takeoff fee from 2008.)
  • 2008-01-07: South-field Esso and Shell report relatively high fuel and parking/ramp fees; Ottawa Flying Club (north field) is generally a cheaper option for fuel and parking; Esso previously waived ramp fees when meeting customs—confirm current policy.
  • 2008-01-07: High-quality FBO with higher fees and expensive fuel; Ottawa Flying Club on the north field is a less expensive option for fuel and parking; If meeting customs, pilots report needing to make a short stop at Esso or Shell.
  • 2008-01-07: OAS flight school on the south ramp offers parking but does not sell fuel to visiting aircraft.
  • 2010-03-15: Airport offers free WiFi in departure areas; Customs lines can be long during rush hour but are generally shorter at other times.

Source: ourairports.com (one-time import)

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METAR & TAF

VFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 32 14 10 kt
↓ 9 kt ←R 3 kt
Wind 340° · 10 kt
Temperature 2°C
Dew point -8°C
Visibility 15 SM
QNH 29.99 inHg
Ceiling Clear
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Sea level pressure 1016.2 hPa
TAF remarks NXT FCST BY 240900Z

METAR: 53 mins · aviationweather.gov

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