YOW Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for YOW.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 99%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 67%. That is a 32-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is 94 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, YUL is the better bet right now.
YOW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 32-point swing at YOW. The early morning block runs at 99%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 88%, last week 87%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YOW has been bouncing between 36% and 95%. Best day was Apr 29 at 95%. Worst was Mar 14 at 36%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how YOW runs.
About YOW Delays
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has averaged 88% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include YUL (Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport). When YOW is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.