Ottawa / Carp Airport (CYRP)
Medium airport · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Ottawa / Carp Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYRP |
| Elevation | 382 ft (116 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°19'9" W 76°1'20" 45.31920, -76.02220 |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,205 ft (672 m) | 65 ft | GVL | No |
| 10/28 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ottawa / Carp Airport at a glance
Ottawa / Carp Airport is a medium airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The field elevation of 382 ft (116 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYRP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYRP 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 / Carp Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | CYOW | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | CYRO | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | CYSH | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | CYND | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | KOGS | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ottawa / Carp Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 382 ft field elevation of Ottawa / Carp 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 / Carp Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ottawa / Carp Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ottawa / Carp Airport is CYRP, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ottawa / Carp Airport above sea level?
Ottawa / Carp Airport sits at an elevation of 382 feet (116 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 / Carp Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.3192, -76.0222 — in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, about 28 km away.
Does CYRP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYRP 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 / Carp Airport?
Ottawa / Carp Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.