Ottawa to Meads flights
Meads lies 970 km (603 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ottawa | Meads | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 288,649 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | HTS, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Meads
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ottawa
Ottawa is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 7 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 16 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 83 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 85 km).
Arriving in Meads
Meads is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,017 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yeager Airport (CRW, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (regional) | HTS | 14 km (9 mi) | 7,017 ft | 828 ft |
| Yeager Airport (regional) | CRW | 97 km (60 mi) | 6,715 ft | 981 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Meads from Ottawa?
970 km (603 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Meads by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Meads?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Meads flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS); Meads also has CRW.
What currency do I need in Meads?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.