Ottawa / Carp Airport

Ottawa, Canada

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General aviation reliever airport serving the Ottawa region.

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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.

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City & Place Guide

Canada's capital blends history, nature, and vibrant culture seamlessly.

Ottawa sits on the southern bank of the Ottawa River, serving as Canada's federal capital since 1857. The city is home to iconic government buildings, world-class museums, and a lively arts scene that punches well above its weight for a city of its size.

Visitors can explore the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transforms into the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink each winter. The ByWard Market neighborhood buzzes with local vendors, restaurants, and nightlife year-round, giving the city a warm, approachable energy despite its official reputation.

•Parliament Hill — Canada's seat of government with free tours and the dramatic Sound and Light show.
•Canadian Museum of History — stunning architecture and sweeping exhibits on Indigenous and Canadian heritage.
•Rideau Canal — skate in winter or kayak in summer along this iconic waterway.
•National Gallery of Canada — holds the country's premier fine art collection including major Canadian works.
•ByWard Market — historic public market perfect for local produce, Beavertails, and people-watching.
•Canadian War Museum — powerful, architecturally striking tribute to Canada's military history.

Getting around: OC Transpo operates an extensive bus network and the O-Train light rail system, which connects major neighborhoods and the airport efficiently. Taxis and rideshares like Uber are widely available. The city is also very bike-friendly, with extensive dedicated paths, and many central attractions are walkable from downtown hotels.

Best time: Late spring through early fall (May–October) offers the most comfortable weather, though the winter Winterlude festival makes January and February uniquely festive.

Local food: Don't miss a classic Beavertail pastry at ByWard Market, poutine from any local chip wagon, and fresh maple products sourced from nearby Quebec sugar bushes.

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