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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Canada",
    "addressLocality": "Gatineau"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "40 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Gatineau",
  "code": "YND",
  "connection_tips": "Ottawa/Gatineau Airport serves the National Capital Region as a general aviation facility across the Ottawa River from Ottawa, providing alternatives to busy Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International for private aircraft, corporate jets, and specialized operations. The airport operates with basic infrastructure designed for general aviation rather than commercial service, serving business aviation, government aircraft, flight training, and recreational flying throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area. Located in Gatineau, Quebec, the facility requires coordination with French-language services and Quebec regulations while serving the bilingual National Capital Region where both languages are commonly used in aviation operations.\n\nWeather considerations include harsh Ottawa Valley winters with significant snowfall, ice storms, and temperature extremes impacting flight operations, plus summer thunderstorms and seasonal wind patterns. The airport lacks commercial terminals and passenger amenities, requiring private aircraft passengers to coordinate directly with operators, Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), and ground handling services for departures and aircraft servicing. Ground transportation between the airport and Ottawa or Gatineau involves taxis, ride-sharing, and rental cars, though advance arrangement is recommended due to general aviation focus and Quebec location within the National Capital Region.\n\nConnection planning must account for the airport's role serving government officials, business executives, and private aircraft owners requiring flexible scheduling and personalized service rather than traditional airline operations. The facility's proximity to Parliament Hill and government offices attracts political and business travel, though security considerations and airspace restrictions around the National Capital Region require careful flight planning and advance coordination. Passengers should prepare for customs and immigration procedures when appropriate, understand the region's bilingual nature requiring English and French capabilities, and coordinate ground transportation across provincial boundaries between Quebec and Ontario.",
  "country": "Canada",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/ca.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Gatineau's field primarily serves general aviation.",
    "Ride-share options are scarce, so pre-book a cab if connecting to Ottawa.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ottawa+/+Gatineau+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CAD",
  "iataCode": "YND",
  "icao": "CYND",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 45.521702,
  "layover_planner_info": "Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 40 minutes for domestic transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Gatineau, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Montr\u00e9al\u2013Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Maniwaki Airport (YMW) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -75.563599,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 40,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 80,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 80,
  "mct_international_to_international": 100,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Montr\u00e9al\u2013Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Maniwaki Airport (YMW).",
  "name": "Ottawa / Gatineau Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "YUL",
      "name": "Montr\u00e9al\u2013Trudeau International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YMW",
      "name": "Maniwaki Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "YRO",
      "name": "Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ottawa / Gatineau Airport operates as a regional aviation facility serving the Gatineau area in Canada, providing essential aviation services for local transportation and specialized operations. The airport features general aviation infrastructure inaugurated in 1978 and transferred to the City of Gatineau in 1991, supporting the bilingual National Capital Region with executive aviation services including Canada Border Services Agency for aircraft up to 15 passengers, operating a 6,000-foot runway serving Vintage Wings of Canada heritage organization, Select Aviation College training programs, and corporate aviation across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill, maintaining French-English operational capabilities in this Quebec-based facility serving Ontario-Quebec interprovincial aviation needs.\n\nTerminal facilities comprise fundamental aviation infrastructure appropriate for regional operations, featuring passenger processing areas and operational support designed for aircraft serving local transportation needs. The facility maintains necessary safety and operational standards for reliable aviation services.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on regional air services, emergency medical evacuations, and specialized aviation operations supporting local community needs and government services. The airport provides vital connectivity where traditional ground transportation options may be limited.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses supporting regional development, emergency services, and maintaining essential connections for communities while facilitating access to government services, healthcare, and economic opportunities in the region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/canada/airports.php"
}