Airport code
YRO — Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
YRO is the IATA code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, an airport serving Ottawa, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYRO, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 45.4603, -75.6461 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 188 ft (57 m).
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About 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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YRO |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYRO |
| Airport name | Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport |
| City | Ottawa |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 45.4603 |
| Longitude | -75.6461 |
| Elevation | 188 ft (57 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,300 ft (1,006 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?
The IATA code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is YRO.
What is the ICAO code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport?
The ICAO code for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is CYRO.
Where is YRO airport located?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) is located in Ottawa, Canada.
What time zone is YRO in?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to YRO?
The nearest airport to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) is Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND) in Gatineau, about 9 km away.
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