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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport - YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is an international airport that serves Canada’s National Capital Region. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, it is also known as the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. It is named after the two founding fathers of Canada, Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George-Etienne Carter. Operating under the airport code YOW, it is owned by Transport Canada and is operated by the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority. It is the focus city for airlines like Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and Air Canada Express, the country’s flag carrier. YOW is the sixth busiest airport in Canada and in 2018, it handled over 5.1 million passengers.

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The airport started as a military airport and was called ‘Uplands’, in reference to its location. By the 1950s, it was still named Uplands but was jointly used by the military and by commercial airlines. In 1964, it was renamed to Ottawa International Airport. It got its final name in 1993. There are two distinct airfields, connected by a taxiway. Terminal renovation and upgrades were done in the late 2000s. Some of the local airlines that handle international flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport include United Express, Lufthansa, American Eagle, and Air Transit.

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There are more than 140 hotels in the area served by and near the airport. The nearest airport hotel is the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Ottawa Airport. It is just 0.9 miles from YOW. Another nearby property is the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport.

Alternate airports to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport include the Ogdensburg International Airport, located in Ogdensburg, New York in the United States. Another option is the Kingston/Norman Rogers Airport in Kingston, Canada.

On this page it is easy to search for Ottawa, ON, Canada airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Ottawa, ON, Canada (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the YOW airport. Most of these YOW hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Ottawa, ON, Canada motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the YOW airport are Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre, Billings Estate National Historic Site, and Hog's Back Falls.

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Weather Forecast for Ottawa, ON, Canada (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)

If you planning to travel to Ottawa, ON, Canada (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay. Start your day when the sunrises at 10:15 AM. The temperature feels like 39.45 with a humidity level of 75 so dress accordingly. Cloud coverage is 64 percent with visibility at 10.7 percent. Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it! Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:50 PM.

Fahrenheit / Celsius

Today 4/15

Light shower rain

45°F

High: 50°F

Low: 31°F

Precipitation: 70%

Wednesday 4/16

Light snow

36°F

High: 43°F

Low: 29°F

Precipitation: 65%

Thursday 4/17

Scattered clouds

38°F

High: 50°F

Low: 29°F

Precipitation: 0%

Friday 4/18

Light shower rain

43°F

High: 54°F

Low: 48°F

Precipitation: 50%

Saturday 4/19

Light rain

50°F

High: 57°F

Low: 34°F

Precipitation: 80%

Sunday 4/20

Scattered clouds

41°F

High: 46°F

Low: 39°F

Precipitation: 0%

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What are the most common amenities for Ottawa, ON, Canada YOW airport hotels?

Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free YOW airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning, late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast and Complimentary Breakfast.

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