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CYOW — Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) in Ottawa, Canada is a two-way empty-leg hub with 469 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $38,500.

469 live empty legs involving CYOW

Code
CYOW
Traffic
7.7/10
Runways
3
Longest
10,000 ft
Live legs
469

Empty-leg demand

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) in Ottawa, Canada sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 268 outbound and 201 inbound across 469 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at CYOW center on a median ask of $38,500, with an observed range of $4,357–$164,000 (469 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at CYOW are to CYYZ (15), from CYUL (8), and to KEYW (8).

Aircraft mix at CYOW is led by Gulfstream GV (Ultra Long Range) (169 legs), with Bombardier Challenger 605, Bombardier Global 6000 also active.

Key takeaways

  • CYOW: 469 live empty legs (268 out / 201 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at CYOW: $38,500 (n=469).
  • Busiest corridor: to CYYZ (15 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GV (169 legs, ~36%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at CYOW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 469 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toCYYZToronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport15$7,400
Inbound fromCYULMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport8$13,000
Outbound toKEYWKey West International Airport8$35,850
Inbound fromKAPFNaples Municipal Airport7$20,815
Inbound fromKOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport5$24,500
Inbound fromKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport5$25,300

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range169
Bombardier Challenger 605Heavy Jet109
Bombardier Global 6000Ultra Long Range52
Bombardier Challenger 300Super Midsize Jet12
Gulfstream G200Midsize Jet11

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

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
14/3210,000 ft200 ftASPYes
07/258,000 ft200 ftASPYes
04/223,300 ft75 ftASPNo

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FAQ

How active is CYOW for empty legs?

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW) has 469 live empty-leg listings — 268 departing and 201 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at CYOW?

The median ask at CYOW is $38,500 across 469 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 CYYZ (Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport), with 15 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at CYOW most often?

The Gulfstream GV, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at CYOW, with 169 live listings (~36% 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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