YOW Airport Code, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
YOW is the IATA code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the main international gateway for Ottawa, Canada. Airlines and booking systems use YOW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code CYOW. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 45.32° N, 75.67° W.
What is the Ottawa airport code?
The airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is YOW. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code CYOW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 342 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code CYOW begins with C, the prefix ICAO assigns to Canada.
Where is YOW?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves Ottawa, Canada. It is close to sea level at 374 ft (114 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at YOW
It has 3 runways. The longest is 10,000 ft (3.05 km), designated 14/32.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ottawa?
The IATA airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa is YOW. Its ICAO code is CYOW.
What is the 3-letter code for Ottawa?
The 3-letter IATA code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa is YOW.
What airport is YOW?
YOW is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, located in Ottawa, Canada.
What country is YOW in?
YOW (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport) is in Canada.
Where is YOW airport located?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is in Ottawa, Canada, at coordinates 45.3225, -75.6692.
What is the ICAO code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The ICAO code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is CYOW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code YOW.
What is the difference between YOW and CYOW?
YOW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. CYOW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Ottawa and Canada and the wider region:
Popular routes from YOW
Distance and typical flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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