# Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

> Winnipeg, CA · IATA: YWG · ICAO: CYWG · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `YWG` |
| ICAO | `CYWG` |
| City | Winnipeg |
| Country | CA |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 239 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 49.91000, -97.23990 |

## Description

Sitting at the geographic centre of North America, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG/CYWG) handles more than 4,000 cargo flights a year and ranks among Canada's core air freight locations. Cargojet runs one of its main Canadian bases here, while FedEx, Purolator, UPS and DHL all operate sorting or transfer facilities on the cargo campus. That mix means genuine freighter activity rather than belly cargo alone. Road feeder service is heavy: more than 1,100 truckloads move through the cargo campus each month, feeding into the adjacent CentrePort Canada inland port, which combines road, rail and air on one site. Passenger traffic reached 4,412,013 in 2025, alongside 115,392 aircraft movements. Transport Canada has committed CAD 14 million toward expanding cargo apron and warehouse capacity, and the airport authority is unlocking further land for long-term cargo demand. Customs clearance is handled by the Canada Border Services Agency. Shippers needing wider intercontinental capacity usually route via Calgary (YYC) or Toronto Pearson (YYZ).

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