Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier.
Private aviation guide to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- CYOW
- IATA
- YOW
- Serves
- Ottawa
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from YOW.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (CYOW) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Ottawa.
Ottawa serves Parliament, government and the national capital region, with FBOs on the south field away from the airline terminal.
The airport is open around the clock and its 10,005 ft runway takes long-range jets, so timing is rarely a constraint.
Flights are operated by CTA-licensed air carriers.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier at a glance.
| CYOW | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 14/32, 10,005 ft (3,050 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with customs for private aircraft at the FBOs on the south field |
| Distance | About 15 km (9 miles) south of downtown Ottawa |
| Private terminals | Skyservice and Execaire Aviation |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, CYOW; Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Wikipedia (distance, south field FBOs and customs); General aviation reporting, CANPASS, Canada Border Services Agency (airport of entry, 2 to 48 hours notice, 15 person limit). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From YOW by private jet.
- Distance
- 75 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 82 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 30m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 155 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 40m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 196 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 46m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 199 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 46m
- One way
- from C$9.8k
- Distance
- 516 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 32m
- One way
- from C$10k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier?+
The longest runway is 14/32, 10,005 ft (3,050 m).
Does Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at YOW?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from YOW today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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