Ottawa Airport Codes
Ottawa is served by 2 airports: YOW and YRO. The busiest is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Every code, with its IATA and ICAO value and location, is listed below.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOW | CYOW | Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Large airport |
| YRO | CYRO | Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | Medium airport |
Which airport should you use for Ottawa?
Ottawa has 2 airports and they can be far apart, so always check the code on your ticket. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) handles the most scheduled flights. The full list of Ottawa airport codes is in the table above.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes for Ottawa?
Ottawa is served by 2 airports with IATA codes YOW and YRO.
What is the 3-letter code for Ottawa?
Ottawa has 2 airports, so it uses 2 3-letter IATA codes: YOW and YRO. The main airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the main airport for Ottawa?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) handles the most scheduled traffic of the Ottawa airports.
How many airports does Ottawa have?
Ottawa has 2 airports with an IATA code. The main one, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, is IATA YOW and ICAO CYOW.