Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG): Codes, Runways & Location
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (IATA: YWG · ICAO: CYWG) is a large airport serving Winnipeg, Canada. It lies at 49.9100° N, 97.2399° W, 783 ft (239 m) above sea level.
Overview of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Winnipeg in Canada. It is identified by the IATA code YWG and the ICAO code CYWG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3353 m (11000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 783 ft (239 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport about 22 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,353 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Where is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport located?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is located in Winnipeg, Canada. Its coordinates are 49.9100° N, 97.2399° W.
What is the airport code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has an IATA code of YWG and an ICAO code of CYWG.
How long is the runway at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport's longest runway is about 3353 m (11000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport have?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport a major airport?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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