# 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

Round-the-clock runways with no night-flight curfew set Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport apart: it is the only international airport between Toronto and Calgary able to handle large freighters without restriction. That capability, combined with a position at the geographic centre of North America, has made Winnipeg a primary base for Canadian express carrier Cargojet, alongside northern operators Calm Air and Perimeter Airlines. The airport moves more than 140,000 tonnes of cargo a year and can distribute shipments worldwide within 48 hours — vital for overnight express networks. Specialised cargo handlers manage the ramp, and the Canada Border Services Agency provides on-site customs and inspection. Sitting where the Trans-Canada Highway meets the CN and CP rail mainlines, YWG ties air, road and rail freight closely together. Typical flows include supplies for remote northern communities, perishables and express parcels. The Winnipeg Airports Authority is developing additional cargo land to meet long-term demand.

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