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Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport

IATA YROICAO CYRO🇨🇦 Ottawa
Coordinates
45.4605°N, 75.6440°W
Elevation
188 ft (57 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
CA-ON
Time zone
Toronto(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:53
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
20:49
Civil dusk
21:26

About 15h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport

Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport or Rockcliffe Airport, a former military base, is a non-towered airport located on the south shore of the Ottawa River, 4 nautical miles northeast of Downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The airport is the home of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, which owns the field, and is used and maintained by the Rockcliffe Flying Club. In August 2018, on the 100th anniversary of its use as an airfield, it was officially recognized as Canada's oldest active airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: CYND.

Live weather

CYND

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced3,300 ft / 1,006 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATFRockcliffe Traffic123.500 MHz
RCOQuebec Radio123.375 MHz
UNICOMRockcliffe Unicom123.500 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Flight TrainingMaintenancePilot ServicesAircraft RentalsSimulator Rentals

Rockcliffe Flying Club offers flight training, aircraft rentals, maintenance services, and a community for aviation enthusiasts.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
T749 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T680 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T616 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T614 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
MONTREAL FIR CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass CControlled1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass CControlled5000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass CControlled4000 ft MSL5000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass CControlled3000 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass CControlled2500 ft MSL3000 ft MSL
OTTAWA, ON TCAClass CControlled2500 ft MSL3000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
R.H. Coats Building325 ft197 ft
Peace Tower302 ft305 ft
Envie279 ft289 ft
Obstacle322 ft
Obstacle171 ft
Ryan Tower1,158 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?

The ICAO code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is CYRO, and its IATA code is YRO.

Where is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport located?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is medium airport located in Ottawa, Canada, at an elevation of 188 ft (57 m).

How many runways does Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport have?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,300 ft / 1,006 m.

What time zone is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport in?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is approximately 12.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?

The nearest airport to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND), about 5 nm to the ne, followed by Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Django Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.