Gimli Industrial Park Airport — Gimli, Canada
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGimli Industrial Park Airport in Gimli uses the IATA code YGM, with CYGM as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YGM
Gimli Industrial Park Airport
Gimli Industrial Park Airport, designated YGM, occupies the site of a former Royal Canadian Air Force base near Gimli, Manitoba, on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. Following the base's closure, the facility was repurposed for general aviation, flight training, and light industrial use, retaining long runways originally built for military jet operations. YGM gained notoriety as the landing site of the famous 1983 'Gimli Glider' incident, when an Air Canada Boeing 767 ran out of fuel mid-flight and glided safely to the decommissioned runway. Today, the airport supports gliding clubs, skydiving operations, and small aircraft, blending aviation history with recreational and commercial activity.
Runways at Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6800 ft (2073 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | MF | 122.15 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.15 MHz |
Airports near Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM)
- Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) — 81.1 km (50.4 mi)
- Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport (YPG) — 118.9 km (73.9 mi)
- Kenora Airport (YQK) — 212.4 km (132.0 mi)
- Dauphin Barker Airport (YDN) — 217.6 km (135.2 mi)
- Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) — 221.6 km (137.7 mi)
- Red Lake Airport (YRL) — 233.3 km (145.0 mi)
- Baudette International Airport (BDE) — 274.2 km (170.4 mi)
- Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) — 291.6 km (181.2 mi)
Gimli Industrial Park Airport (YGM), a former RCAF base in Manitoba, is famous as the landing site of the 1983 Gimli Glider incident and now hosts gliding and general aviation.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gimli Industrial Park Airport?
The IATA code for Gimli Industrial Park Airport is YGM.
What is the ICAO code for Gimli Industrial Park Airport?
The ICAO code for Gimli Industrial Park Airport is CYGM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.