Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
YRO / CYRO
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport is a smaller aerodrome located close to Ottawa, used mainly for general aviation, flight training and government operations rather than as a commercial passenger hub. It is distinct from Ottawa’s main commercial airport (Macdonald-Cartier International).
Getting to and From Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport #
The site is within the Ottawa urban area and reachable by car or taxi; travel time to central Ottawa depends on traffic but is generally under 20-30 minutes. There is no scheduled rail service to the aerodrome; use city public transport or taxis for transfers to/from downtown.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport #
Facilities are oriented to GA users: small terminal/operations buildings, pilot amenities and limited public passenger services. There are no commercial airline lounges or significant retail; for hotels and full passenger services use Ottawa’s main airport and downtown.
Tips for Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport #
- Rockcliffe is primarily used for general aviation and military/heritage operations-check access restrictions before planning a visit.
- It is not Ottawa’s main commercial airport-use Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for scheduled commercial flights.
- Some services may be seasonal or event-driven (airshows, fly-ins).
Weather & Climate near Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport #
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (910 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -6° | -17° | 61 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -4° | -15° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - 2° | -7° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 3° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 82 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | -2° | 83 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -11° - -2° | -12° | 78 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
