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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier Intl Airport, Ottawa (CYOW)



Airport Weather & NOTAM's


METAR for:CYOW (Ottawa/Cartier Intl, ON, CA)
Text:CYOW 030100Z 19004KT 5SM FU SKC 22/12 A3012 RMK SLP203 DENSITY ALT 1000FT
Conditions at:0100 UTC 03 Aug 2025
Temperature: 22.0°C ( 72°F)
Dewpoint: 12.0°C ( 54°F) [RH = 53%]
Pressure (altimeter):30.12 inches Hg (1020.1 mb) [Sea level pressure: 1020.3 mb]
Winds:from the S (190 degrees) at 5 MPH (4 knots; 2.1 m/s)
Visibility:5 sm (8 km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:clear skies
Weather:FU (smoke)
TAF for:CYOW (Ottawa/Cartier Intl, ON, CA) issued at 2340 UTC 02 Aug 2025
Text:TAF CYOW 022340Z 0300/0406 25010KT 5SM FU SCT070
Forecast period:0000 to 0400 UTC 03 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the WSW (250 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.1 m/s)
Visibility:5 sm (8 km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 7000 feet AGL
Weather:FU (smoke)
Text:TEMPO 0300/0304 6SM FU
Forecast period:0000 to 0400 UTC 03 August 2025
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Visibility:6 sm (10 km)
Weather:FU (smoke)
Text:FM030400 22005KT 6SM FU FEW050
Forecast period:0400 to 1200 UTC 03 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the SW (220 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 sm (10 km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:few clouds at 5000 feet AGL
Weather:FU (smoke)
Text:TEMPO 0304/0312 5SM FU
Forecast period:0400 to 1200 UTC 03 August 2025
Forecast type:TEMPORARY: The following changes expected for less than half the time period
Visibility:5 sm (8 km)
Weather:FU (smoke)
Text:FM031200 22007KT P6SM SKC
Forecast period:1200 to 1600 UTC 03 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the SW (220 degrees) at 8 MPH (7 knots; 3.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:clear skies
Text:BECMG 0316/0318 26008KT
Forecast period:1600 to 2300 UTC 03 August 2025
Forecast type:BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 1800 UTC 03 August 2025
Winds:from the W (260 degrees) at 9 MPH (8 knots; 4.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:clear skies
Text:BECMG 0323/0401 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 030300Z
Forecast period:2300 UTC 03 August 2025 to 0600 UTC 04 August 2025
Forecast type:BECOMING: Conditions expected to become as follows by 0100 UTC 04 August 2025
Winds:variable direction winds at 3 MPH (3 knots; 1.5 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:clear skies

Live Departures & Arrivals


There are currently no arrivals or departures for this airport.


Departures History (last 12 months)


Flight No. Dest. Aircraft Date
ES8797 KIAD FenixA320... 2024-10-31 07:25:54

Arrivals History (last 12 months)


Flight No. Origin Aircraft Date
ES8797 BIKF PMDG 737-7... 2024-10-28 13:50:11

Runway Information (Airport elevation: 355ft)


Runway 04 Length 3,301ft Width 72ft Elevation 355ft Surface Asphalt Heading 25
Runway 07 Length 7,992ft Width 192ft Elevation 355ft Surface Asphalt Heading 57
Runway 14 Length 9,931ft Width 205ft Elevation 355ft Surface Asphalt Heading 126
Runway 22 Length 3,301ft Width 72ft Elevation 355ft Surface Asphalt Heading 205
Runway 25 Length 7,992ft Width 192ft Elevation 355ft Surface Asphalt Heading 237
Runway 32 Length 9,931ft Width 205ft Elevation 355ft Surface Asphalt Heading 306

Airport Frequencies


Type APP/DEP Frequency 135.150 Mhz
Type ATIS Frequency 121.150 Mhz
Type ATIS Frequency 132.950 Mhz
Type Clearance Frequency 119.400 Mhz
Type D Frequency 128.170 Mhz
Type Ground Frequency 121.600 Mhz
Type Ground Frequency 121.900 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 118.800 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 119.600 Mhz
Type Clearance Frequency 119.400 Mhz
Type CTAF Frequency 127.700 Mhz
Type D Frequency 128.175 Mhz
Type FSS Frequency 123.150 Mhz
Type FSS Frequency 126.700 Mhz
Type Ground Frequency 121.900 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 118.800 Mhz
Type Tower Frequency 120.100 Mhz

Airport Navaids


Type DME Ident IOW Frequency 109500 Khz
Type NDB Ident OW Frequency 236 Khz
Type VOR-DME Ident YOW Frequency 114600 Khz
Type NDB Ident YRR Frequency 377 Khz