Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Overview
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is a large airport serving the Ottawa region, at a field elevation of 374 ft (114 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 11:00Z
- Sunset 22:44Z
- 11h 45m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR CYOW 010300Z 20003KT 15SM FEW110 BKN140 OVC190 16/14 A2997 RMK AC2AC3AC3 SLP152 DENSITY ALT 600FT
TAF CYOW 010240Z 0103/0206 20006KT P6SM SCT080 OVC120 FM011400 21010G20KT P6SM BKN030 OVC070 TEMPO 0114/0119 6SM -RA BR OVC020 FM011900 20008G18KT P6SM -RA OVC015 FM012300 21010KT 5SM -RA BR OVC008 PROB30 0201/0206 1SM -RA BR OVC003 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 14 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 3 kt from the right
- Headwind — 2 kt headwind component on 14
- Runway — 10,000 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 522 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — FM011400 21010G20KT P6SM BKN030 OVC070 · TEMPO 0114/0119 6SM -RA BR OVC020
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
14,000 ft ceiling and 15 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 14.
- FMFrom 23:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 14 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 800 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 5 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather RA, BR
FM012300 21010KT 5SM -RA BR OVC008 - PROB3030% chance 01:00Z–06:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 14 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather RA, BR
PROB30 0201/0206 1SM -RA BR OVC003 RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z - FMFrom 14:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011400 21010G20KT P6SM BKN030 OVC070 - TEMPOTemporarily 14:00Z–19:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14.
- Ceiling 2,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather RA, BR
TEMPO 0114/0119 6SM -RA BR OVC020 - FMFrom 19:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 14.
- Ceiling 1,500 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
- Weather RA
FM011900 20008G18KT P6SM -RA OVC015
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) (CHF2)8 nm SSW · Manotick · 315 ft elev
- Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (CYRO/YRO)8 nm N · Ottawa · 188 ft elev
- Grey's Creek Private Airstrip (CA-1204)9 nm SE · Ottawa
- Devereaux Rd Farm Strip (CA-1205)10 nm SE · Ottawa
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,000 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 04/22 | 3,300 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt | No | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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