Large airport · Winnipeg, Canada
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is a large airport serving Winnipeg, Canada. Its IATA code is YWG. Its ICAO code is CYWG. It has 2 runways, longest 11,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 783 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Winnipeg, Canada |
|---|---|
| IATA code | YWG |
| ICAO code | CYWG |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 783 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 49.9100° N, 97.2399° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.waa.ca/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Grand Beach Provincial Park · Canada · 54.5 miles away
- Icelandic State Park · United States · 81.5 miles away
- Spruce Woods Provincial Park · Canada · 84.0 miles away
- Whiteshell Provincial Park · Canada · 84.8 miles away
- Lake Bronson State Park · United States · 86.8 miles away
- Manigotagan River Provincial Park · Canada · 92.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport — its IATA code is YWG and its ICAO code is CYWG.
Where is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport located?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport serves Winnipeg, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.9100° N, 97.2399° W.
How high is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport sits at 783 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#1946
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_James_Armstrong_Richardson_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.