Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

CYOW / YOW

Ottawa, CA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3kt
300°
15 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.01
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

CYOW 141000Z 30003KT 15SM SCT120 11/11 A3001 RMK AC4 SLP165

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 374ft
SCT 12,000ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,374ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.01 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.64 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (374 ft)
Pressure Alt
284 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -106 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF CYOW 140840Z 1409/1512 VRB03KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1409/1412 2SM BR FM141200 32006KT P6SM FEW040 FM141800 32010KT P6SM SCT050 FM142100 33010KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1500/1502 01006KT FM150900 03007KT P6SM FEW008 RMK NXT FCST BY 141200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM141200
+2h
VFR 320° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM141800
+8h
VFR 320° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM142100
+11h
VFR 330° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
YOW
04
22
07
25
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,300 ft 75 ft ASP 26°
↑ 0.2kt • ↔ 3.0kt
86° angle
07/25 8,000 ft 200 ft ASP 57°
↓ 1.4kt • ↔ 2.7kt
117° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
 10,000 ft 200 ft ASP 126°
↓ 3.0kt • ↔ 0.3kt
174° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYOW
IATA Code: YOW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Ottawa
Country: CA
Latitude: 45.322498°
Longitude: -75.669197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,300 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW/YOW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Ottawa, CA. The facility operates at an elevation of 374 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (04/22, 07/25, 14/32) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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