Airport code
YWG — Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
YWG is the IATA code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, an airport serving Winnipeg, Canada. Its ICAO code is CYWG, and it operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 49.9100, -97.2399 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 783 ft (239 m).
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About Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is an international airport located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the seventh busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic, and the 11th busiest airport in Canada by aircraft movements in the previous year. Winnipeg International Airport is a hub for Calm Air, Perimeter Airlines, and cargo airline Cargojet, also serving as a focus city for WestJet and an operating base for Flair Airlines. The airport is co-located with Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, covering a total land area of 1,370 hectares.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | YWG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | CYWG |
| Airport name | Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport |
| City | Winnipeg |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 49.9100 |
| Longitude | -97.2399 |
| Elevation | 783 ft (239 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,000 ft (3,353 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The IATA code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is YWG.
What is the ICAO code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The ICAO code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is CYWG.
Where is YWG airport located?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is located in Winnipeg, Canada.
What time zone is YWG in?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport operates in the America/Winnipeg time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to YWG?
The nearest airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) in Brandon, about 194 km away.
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