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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

CYOW / YOW

Ottawa, CA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

03:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

17°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 10°C

3kt

360°

15 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.29

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYOW 160300Z 36003KT 15SM SKC 17/10 A3029 RMK SLP261

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.29 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.92 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (374 ft)

Pressure Alt

4 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 334 ft

ISA Deviation: +2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF CYOW 160240Z 1603/1706 VRB03KT P6SM SKC PROB30 1608/1613 3/4SM BR FM161300 05005KT P6SM SKC BECMG 1618/1620 08005KT BECMG 1700/1702 VRB03KT RMK NXT FCST BY 160600Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

03:20Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 3kt

Visibility: >6SM

08:00Z PROB30

+5h

MVFR

Visibility: 3/4SM

Mist

13:00Z FM161300

+10h

VFR 50° 5kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

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YOW

04 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 04/22 Active: 04	3,300 ft	75 ft	ASP	26°	↑ 2.3kt • ↔ 1.9kt 40° angle
07/25	8,000 ft	200 ft	ASP	57°	↑ 1.6kt • ↔ 2.5kt 57° angle
14/32	10,000 ft	200 ft	ASP	126°	↓ 1.8kt • ↔ 2.4kt 126° 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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• 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.