Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport — Winnipeg, Canada

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Searching for an airport code near Winnipeg? Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is identified as YWG (ICAO: CYWG).

Distance & flight time from YWG

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, identified as YWG, takes its name from a Winnipeg financier who backed some of Canada's earliest commercial aviation ventures in the 1920s. Centrally located within the country, the airport has long served as a hub for cargo and connecting traffic. It shares its runways with a Canadian Armed Forces base, giving the site a dual civilian-military character that dates back decades. A modern terminal building opened in 2011, replacing a facility that had served travelers since the 1960s. Adjacent to the airport, CentrePort Canada operates as an inland trade and logistics zone linking rail, road, and air transport. Regional carriers based at YWG connect Winnipeg to remote communities across northern Manitoba and into Nunavut, while Air Canada and WestJet handle the bulk of scheduled passenger service to larger cities.

Runways at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
13/318841 ft (2695 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP
18/3611000 ft (3353 m)200 ft (61 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ARRARR119.5 MHz
ATISATIS120.2 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.3 MHz
DEPDEP119.9 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
MILMilitary operations131.4 MHz
MILMilitary operations308.8 MHz
PMSVPMSV34.46 MHz
TWRTWR118.3 MHz
TWRWinnipeg tower - secondary (V)125.4 MHz
VFR ADVWinnipeg advisory121 MHz

Airports near Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

With few restrictions on nighttime flight operations, YWG has become a preferred overnight stop for cargo carriers, reinforcing its long-standing role in Canada's domestic air freight network.

FAQ

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. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.