Ottawa / Carp Airport

Ottawa, Canada

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Ottawa / Carp Airport

Ottawa, Canada

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General aviation reliever airport serving the Ottawa region.

Location

Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa / Carp Airport (ICAO: CYRP) is a small general aviation airport located in the community of Carp, west of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It serves as a reliever airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, handling private, recreational, and charter aircraft operations. The airport is situated in the rural municipality of West Carleton, within Ottawa's city limits following amalgamation. It supports a variety of light aircraft operations, flight training, and private flying activities common to smaller regional airports. Carp Airport is home to several flying clubs and aviation businesses, making it an important hub for the general aviation community in the Ottawa area. It does not offer scheduled commercial passenger service.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 35 kilometres west of downtown Ottawa, accessible primarily by personal vehicle via regional roads.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Carp Airport; it serves general aviation, charter, and private operators exclusively.

Notable facts

›ICAO identifier is CYRP; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
›Located in the Carp community within the rural west end of Ottawa's amalgamated city limits.
›Serves as a general aviation reliever for Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport.
›Home to multiple flying clubs and flight training organizations.
›The airport features paved and grass runways accommodating light to medium general aviation aircraft.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

A quiet gateway serving Ottawa's general aviation and regional flying community

Ottawa / Carp Airport, designated CYRP, is a small general aviation facility located in the rural west end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Originally established as a wartime training airfield, it now serves private pilots, flight schools, charter operators, and recreational aviation enthusiasts. It plays a supporting role to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport by accommodating light aircraft traffic away from the busy main hub.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility serving private and charter aircraft with basic passenger and pilot amenities.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or personal pickup (most common access method)
Taxi or rideshare services from Ottawa urban area
Car rental arrangements through local providers (advance booking recommended)

Nearby Hotels

Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa West
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa West
Comfort Inn Kanata

Dining

On-site dining options at Carp Airport are limited, with a small pilot lounge area offering basic refreshments. The nearby village of Carp features local eateries and a farmers' market that draws visitors on weekends. Kanata, roughly 20 minutes east, provides a full range of restaurants and grocery options.

Traveller Tips

Fuel and basic services are available on the airfield, but call ahead to confirm availability and hours.
The Carp Farmers' Market, held nearby on Saturdays from May to October, is worth a visit if you have time.
Weather in the Ottawa Valley can change quickly; check NOTAMs and local METARs carefully before departure.
Parking is informal and plentiful at this small airfield — no advance reservation is typically needed.

Official website

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Airlines serving this airport

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