Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, commonly known as Winnipeg International Airport or Winnipeg Airport, is a Transport Canada designated international airport located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the seventh busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic, serving 3,031,113 passengers in 2022, and the 11th busiest airport by aircraft movements. It is a hub for passenger airlines Calm Air, Perimeter Airlines, Flair Airlines, and cargo airline Cargojet. It is also a focus city for WestJet.
The airport is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of downtown Winnipeg, at 2000 Wellington Avenue. The airport occupies 440 square kilometres (170 sq mi) of land, and has two runways, a main runway that is 12,000 feet (3,658 m) long and a secondary runway that is 8,000 feet (2,438 m) long. The airport also has a terminal building with two levels, and a parking garage with over 2,000 spaces.
General Information about Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport
The following table is an overview of YWG Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Transport Canada |
| Operator | Winnipeg Airports Authority (DND) |
| Built In (Year) | 1931 |
| Serves | Winnipeg Metropolitan Region |
| Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport Code | YWG |
| Hub for | Calm Air Cargojet Perimeter Aviation Bearskin Airlines |
| Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport Terminals | one terminal |
| YWG Airport Runway | 2 |
| YWG Airport Coordinates | 49°54′36″N 097°14′24″W |
| Contact Number | 204-987-9402 |
| YWG Airport Address | 2000 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1C2, Canada |
| Website Address | www.waa.ca |
| Elevation | 784 ft / 239 m |
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Code
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport code is YWG. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport in Winnipeg.
| IATA CODE | YWG |
| ICAO CODE | CYWG |
| WMO Code | 71852 |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | YWG |
Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport Map
The YWG Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport International Runway
YWG Airport has two runways.
| Name | Length (in mtr) | Length (in ft) | Surface |
| 13/31 | 8,841 | 2,695 | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 11,000 | 3,353 | Asphalt |
Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport Terminal
The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has one terminal. The terminal is located at 2000 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1C2, Canada. The terminal is open 24 hours a day and has 25 departure gates. The terminal has a variety of amenities, including restaurants, shops, and a spa.
The terminal is divided into two levels: Arrivals and Departures. The Arrivals level is located on the first floor and houses the baggage claim area, customs counters, and immigration counters. The Departures level is located on the second floor and houses the check-in counters, security checkpoints, and departure gates.
The terminal also has a number of other amenities, including a currency exchange bureau, a post office, and a medical clinic. There is also a parking garage located adjacent to the terminal. The parking garage offers both short-term and long-term parking.
The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is a modern and well-maintained facility that serves as a major gateway to the city of Winnipeg and the province of Manitoba. The terminal is designed to provide passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience.
Nearest Airports to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport YWG
Some of the International and Domestic airports near YWG.
- Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR / CYBR) – 216 km
- Kenora Airport (YQK / CYQK) – 229 km
- Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF / KTVF) – 238 km
- Grand Forks International Airport (GFK / KGFK) – 245 km
Airlines Operating from Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport
The following airlines operate from YWG Airport:
- Air Canada
- Bearskin Airlines
- Calmair
- Delta
- Flair Airlines
- Lynx Air
- Porter
- Sun Country
- WestJet
