Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (CYRO)
Medium airport · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRO |
| IATA | YRO |
| Elevation | 188 ft (57 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°27'38" W 75°38'38" 45.46050, -75.64400 |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,300 ft (1006 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport at a glance
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is a medium airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, known to airline systems as YRO. The field elevation of 188 ft (57 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRO 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 3,300 ft (1006 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 CYRO 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 / Rockcliffe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | CYND | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | CYOW | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | CYRP | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | CYSH | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | KMSS | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 188 ft field elevation of Ottawa / Rockcliffe 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 / Rockcliffe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is CYRO, and its IATA code is YRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport above sea level?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport sits at an elevation of 188 feet (57 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 / Rockcliffe Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4605, -75.6440 — in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ottawa / Gatineau Airport, about 9 km away.
Does CYRO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRO 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 / Rockcliffe Airport?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,300 ft (1006 m) with a ASP surface.