Empty-leg hub
CYOW — Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
CanadaOttawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) in Ottawa, Canada is an outbound empty-leg hub with 847 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $58,300.
847 live empty legs involving CYOW
Empty-leg demand
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) in Ottawa, Canada is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 735 of 847 live legs (87%) leave CYOW, according to EmptyJet.
Empty legs leaving CYOW concentrate toward CYYC, KATL, CYYZ.
Priced empty legs at CYOW center on a median ask of $58,300, with an observed range of $3,200–$567,800 (847 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at CYOW is led by Hawker 4000 (Super Midsize Jet) (198 legs), with Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream GV also active.
Key takeaways
- CYOW: 847 live empty legs (735 out / 112 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at CYOW: $58,300 (n=847).
- Busiest corridor: to CYYC (62 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Hawker 4000 (198 legs, ~23%).
Outbound empty legs leaving CYOW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 847 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | CYYCCalgary International Airport | 62 | $50,850 |
| Outbound to | KATLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | 59 | $25,500 |
| Outbound to | CYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport | 47 | $16,300 |
| Outbound to | LFPGCharles de Gaulle International Airport | 43 | $116,100 |
| Outbound to | KLAXLos Angeles International Airport | 42 | $72,300 |
| Outbound to | OLBABeirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | 42 | $418,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 4000 | Super Midsize Jet | 198 |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | Ultra Long Range | 120 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 104 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 32 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 29 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- YOW
- ICAO
- CYOW
- City
- Ottawa
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.7 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- yow.ca
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 10,000 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04/22 | 3,300 ft | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is CYOW for empty legs?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) has 847 live empty-leg listings — 735 departing and 112 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at CYOW?
The median ask at CYOW is $58,300 across 847 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at CYOW?
The strongest live corridor at CYOW is to CYYC (Calgary International Airport), with 62 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYOW most often?
The Hawker 4000, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at CYOW, with 198 live listings (~23% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?
The primary code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is CYOW.
Where is CYOW airport located?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) is in Ottawa, Canada.
What is the ICAO code for YOW?
The ICAO code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is CYOW.
What is the longest runway at CYOW?
The longest runway at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) is 10,000 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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