Airport guide
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International AirportIATA code YWG
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG/CYWG) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Winnipeg, Canada in North America. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Codes
- YWG · CYWG
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Region
- North America
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG/CYWG) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Winnipeg, Canada in North America. Operating on America/Winnipeg local time at coordinates 49.900°, -97.230°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Winnipeg, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport details
- IATA code
- YWG
- ICAO code
- CYWG
- City
- Winnipeg
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates
- 49.910°, -97.240°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport’s own pages.
YWG airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 239 m (783 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Brandon Municipal Airport YBR · 194 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at YWG
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
2 open runways, all lit. Longest 18/36: 3,353 m, asphalt. OurAirports also lists 1 closed runway, not shown.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,353 m11,000 ft | 61 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 13/31 | 2,695 m8,841 ft | 61 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from YWG
Originfacts does not track any routes from YWG yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Terminals, transport and parking at YWG
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Winnipeg, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:waa.ca (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Winnipeg
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
- BrandonBrandon Municipal AirportYBR195 km
- KenoraKenora AirportYQK206 km
- Grand ForksGrand Forks International AirportGFK217 km
- Thief River FallsThief River Falls Regional AirportTVF217 km
- Devils LakeDevils Lake AirportDVL234 km
- Berens RiverBerens River AirportYBV274 km
- Red LakeRed Lake AirportYRL275 km
- Fort FrancesFort Frances Municipal AirportYAG307 km
- PikangikumPikangikumYPM313 km
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport: common questions
Where is Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport serves Winnipeg, Canada. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 49.910°, -97.240°.
What are the airport codes for Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The IATA code is YWG and the ICAO code is CYWG.
What time zone is YWG in?
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is in the America/Winnipeg time zone.
What is the official website of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The airport’s official website is waa.ca. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport have?
OurAirports lists 2 open runways at YWG: 18/36 (3,353 m (11,000 ft), asphalt); 13/31 (2,695 m (8,841 ft), asphalt).
What is the elevation of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
OurAirports gives YWG’s elevation as 239 m (783 ft) above sea level.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 2026
- Official websiteOurAirports (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)