Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is a large airport serving Winnipeg, Canada. Its IATA code is YWG and its ICAO code is CYWG. The airport lies at an elevation of 783 ft (239 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long. Local time follows the America/Winnipeg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YWG
- ICAO code
- CYWG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 783 ft (239 m)
- Coordinates
- 49.9100, -97.2399
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,841 ft · 2,695 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 11,000 ft · 3,353 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| YBR Brandon Municipal Airport | Brandon, Canada | 194 km · 121 mi |
| YQK Kenora Airport | Kenora, Canada | 207 km · 129 mi |
| YDV Bloodvein River Airport | Bloodvein River, Canada | 212 km · 132 mi |
| GFK Grand Forks International Airport | Grand Forks, United States | 218 km · 135 mi |
| TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport | Thief River Falls, United States | 219 km · 136 mi |
| DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport | Devils Lake, United States | 234 km · 145 mi |
| FAR Hector International Airport | Fargo, United States | 334 km · 208 mi |
| JMS Jamestown Regional Airport | Jamestown, United States | 348 km · 216 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YWG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 2,092 | 1,300 | 1,129 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,093 | 1,300 | 1,130 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,477 | 1,539 | 1,337 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,392 | 2,108 | 1,832 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,289 | 3,908 | 3,396 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,630 | 4,120 | 3,580 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,864 | 4,265 | 3,706 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,592 | 5,339 | 4,639 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,986 | 5,584 | 4,852 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,477 | 5,889 | 5,117 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,565 | 5,943 | 5,164 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,231 | 6,979 | 6,064 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,272 | 7,004 | 6,086 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,966 | 8,678 | 7,541 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,298 | 8,885 | 7,721 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,708 | 9,139 | 7,942 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ARR | ARR | 119.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.200 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.300 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| MIL | Military operations | 131.400 |
| MIL | Military operations | 308.800 |
| PMSV | PMSV | 34.460 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
| TWR | Winnipeg tower - secondary (V) | 125.400 |
| VFR ADV | Winnipeg advisory | 121.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The IATA code of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is YWG and its ICAO code is CYWG.
Where is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport located?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at 49.9100, -97.2399.
What time zone is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Winnipeg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 11,000 ft (3,353 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR), about 194 km (121 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.