Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (CYND)
Medium airport · Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Ottawa / Gatineau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYND |
| IATA | YND |
| Elevation | 211 ft (64 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°31'18" W 75°33'49" 45.52170, -75.56360 |
| Location | Gatineau, Quebec, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ottawa / Gatineau Airport at a glance
Ottawa / Gatineau Airport is a medium airport in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, known to airline systems as YND. The field elevation of 211 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYND are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYND shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ottawa / Gatineau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | CYRO | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | CYOW | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | CYRP | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | CYSH | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | KMSS | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ottawa / Gatineau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 211 ft field elevation of Ottawa / Gatineau Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa / Gatineau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ottawa / Gatineau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ottawa / Gatineau Airport is CYND, and its IATA code is YND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ottawa / Gatineau Airport above sea level?
Ottawa / Gatineau Airport sits at an elevation of 211 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ottawa / Gatineau Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5217, -75.5636 — in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, about 9 km away.
Does CYND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYND appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ottawa / Gatineau Airport?
Ottawa / Gatineau Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.