International hub · Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa MacDonald Cartier Intl
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- Coordinates
- 45°19′N 75°40′W
- Local time
- America/Toronto
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
CYOW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ottawa MacDonald Cartier Intl (CYOW/YOW) has 3 runways; the longest, 14/32, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Prior notice required (PNR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at CYOW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Toronto
Country
Canada
CA
Municipality
Ottawa
Elevation
374 ft
Position
45.3225, -75.6692
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Access
Prior notice required (PNR)
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · CYOW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) | 200 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 04/22 | 3,300 ft (1,006 m) | 75 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at CYOW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ottawa MacDonald Cartier Intl (CYOW / YOW) in Ottawa, Canada, through one 24/7 OCC desk. CYOW is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at CYOW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Canada
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Canada. Applicable permit lead times for Canada are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Canada are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at CYOW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at CYOW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at CYOW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at CYOW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to CYOW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for CYOW: 45° 19′ 21″ N 75° 40′ 9″ W; elevation 374 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Ottawa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ottawa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at CYOW.
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Cargo Operations at CYOW
Support for freighter operations into CYOW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where CYOW sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- CYNDGatineau-Ottawa ExecutiveOttawa, Canada13 NM020°→
- KOGSOgdensburg InternationalOgdensburg, United States39 NM167°→
- KMSSMassena International/Richards FieldMassena, United States42 NM123°→
- CYMXMontreal International MirabelMontreal, Canada72 NM072°→
- CYTAPembrokePembroke, Canada74 NM297°→
- CYFJLa Macaza/Mont Tremblant IntlLa Macaza, Canada75 NM029°→
Operating into CYOW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ottawa MacDonald Cartier Intl — one desk for the whole trip.