YWG
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg · CanadaICAO CYWG
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is an airport serving Winnipeg, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 49° 54' 36.0" N, 97° 14' 23.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 783 feet (239 meters) above sea level. With 23 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Winnipeg (GMT-5).
Destinations
23
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
783/ 239m
America/Winnipeg
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YWG
ICAO Code
CYWG
City
Winnipeg
Country
Canada
Elevation
783 ft
Local Time
01:48 PM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:49.9100°
Longitude:-97.2399°
Popular Routes from YWG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEG | Edmonton, Canada | 740 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 303 kg | View |
| YRT | Rankin Inlet, Canada | 913 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 375 kg | View |
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 1,133 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 284 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 783 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 321 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 708 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 290 kg | View |
| YFO | Flin Flon, Canada | 379 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 156 kg | View |
| YOW | Ottawa, Canada | 1,052 mi | 2h 40m | medium-haul | 264 kg | View |
| YQD | The Pas, Canada | 325 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| YQR | Regina, Canada | 331 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 136 kg | View |
| YQT | Thunder Bay, Canada | 374 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 154 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YWG
9 active airlines serving Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight
MOUnited Arab Emirates
Air Canada
ACCanada
Bearskin Lake Air Service
JVCanada
Canadian North
5TCanada
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
First Air
7FCanada
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks International Airport | GFK | Grand Forks | United States | 218 km |
| Brandon Municipal Airport | YBR | Brandon | Canada | 195 km |
| Thief River Falls Regional Airport | TVF | Thief River Falls | United States | 219 km |
| Kenora Airport | YQK | Kenora | Canada | 207 km |
| Hector International Airport | FAR | Fargo | United States | 334 km |
| Dryden Regional Airport | YHD | Dryden | Canada | 323 km |
| Red Lake Airport | YRL | Red Lake | Canada | 276 km |
| Bemidji Regional Airport | BJI | Bemidji | United States | 316 km |
Other Airports in Canada
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YXXAbbotsford
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AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 49° 54' 36.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 97° 14' 23.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 49.910000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -97.239899
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Winnipeg
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 01:48 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 783 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 239 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The IATA code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is YWG, and its ICAO code is CYWG. The airport is located in Winnipeg, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YWG?
There are 23 direct destinations available from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada.
What airlines fly from YWG?
There are 9 airlines operating from YWG, including Abu Dhabi Amiri Flight, Air Canada, Bearskin Lake Air Service, Canadian North, Delta Air Lines, and more.
What timezone is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is in the America/Winnipeg timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport sits at an elevation of 783 feet (239 meters) above sea level.
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