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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is an international airport serving Ottawa (Ontario), Canada. Its IATA code is YOW and its ICAO code is CYOW. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,048 m long.
- IATAYOW
- ICAOCYOW
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YOW
- ICAO code
- CYOW
- City
- Ottawa
- Region / province
- Ontario
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 45.3225° N, 75.6692° W
- Elevation
- 114 m (374 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Toronto (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,048 m10,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 07/25 | 2,438 m8,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 04/22 | 1,006 m3,300 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
13,180 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Hanoi (HAN)
12,614 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,768 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Arrival ARR | 135.150 MHz |
| ATIS | 121.150 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.950 MHz |
| CLNC DEL | 119.400 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 128.175 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| RCO | 123.150 MHz |
| Terminal TML | 127.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ottawa through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | 133 km |
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 151 km |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 363 km |
| Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport | YQB | 368 km |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 415 km |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | 428 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The IATA code of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is YOW and its ICAO code is CYOW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport located?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 45.3225° N, 75.6692° W and an elevation of 114 m (374 ft).
How far is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,768 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,614 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,180 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The longest runway at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 3,048 m (10,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.