Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is an active civil airport serving Canada’s capital from 1000 Airport Parkway Private in Ottawa, Ontario. Airport infrastructure includes the passenger terminal, airfield and airline maintenance facilities. The airport’s published history describes runway rehabilitation, improved lighting, runway end safety areas and grooving to improve drainage and friction. Transport Canada owns the airport and leases it to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority. The NRC Flight Research Laboratory is nearby.