Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport serves Winnipeg, Canada, under the IATA code YWG and the ICAO code CYWG. The airport lies at an elevation of 783 ft (239 m) and runs on America/Winnipeg time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | CYWG |
|---|---|
| IATA | YWG |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Winnipeg |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 783 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.91, -97.2399 |
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is located at 49.9100, -97.2399, at an elevation of 783 ft (239 m) above sea level. The airfield has two runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows America/Winnipeg. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 9.5 aircraft movements per day at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 11:00-13:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto (YYZ) | 17 | Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines, WestJet |
| 2 | Vancouver (YVR) | 10 | Air Canada, Flair Airlines, WestJet |
| 3 | Calgary (YYC) | 4 | Air Canada Jazz, Cargojet Airways, Flair Airlines |
| 4 | Montréal (YMX) | 4 | Cargojet Airways |
| 5 | Montréal (YUL) | 3 | Air Canada |
| 6 | Memphis (MEM) | 3 | FedEx Express |
| 7 | Thompson (YTH) | 2 | Calm Air |
| 8 | Ottawa (YOW) | 2 | Air Canada Jazz, Porter Airlines |
| 9 | Minneapolis (MSP) | 2 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 10 | Flin Flon (YFO) | 1 | Calm Air |
| 11 | Edmonton (YEG) | 1 | Flair Airlines |
| 12 | Saskatoon (YXE) | 1 | Central Mountain Air |
| 13 | Montréal (YHU) | 1 | Porter Airlines |
Origins we tracked to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto (YYZ) | 13 | Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines, WestJet |
| 2 | Montréal (YUL) | 9 | Air Canada |
| 3 | Vancouver (YVR) | 5 | Air Canada, Flair Airlines, WestJet |
| 4 | Calgary (YYC) | 4 | Cargojet Airways, Flair Airlines |
| 5 | Rankin Inlet (YRT) | 3 | Karat |
| 6 | Churchill (YYQ) | 3 | Calm Air |
| 7 | Montréal (YHU) | 2 | Porter Airlines |
| 8 | Minneapolis (MSP) | 2 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 9 | Edmonton (YEG) | 2 | WestJet |
| 10 | Halifax (YHZ) | 2 | WestJet |
| 11 | Sanikiluaq (YSK) | 1 | Calm Air |
| 12 | Thunder Bay (YQT) | 1 | Calm Air |
| 13 | Thompson (YTH) | 1 | Calm Air |
| 14 | Points North Landing (YNL) | 1 | Calm Air |
| 15 | Fargo (FAR) | 1 | Corporate Air |
| 16 | Memphis (MEM) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 17 | Ottawa (YOW) | 1 | Porter Airlines |
| 18 | Victoria (YYJ) | 1 | WestJet |
| 19 | Kelowna (YLW) | 1 | WestJet |
We observed 19 different airlines on tracked YWG movements.
Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport lies about 7.2 km (4 mi) from central Winnipeg, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport flight status
How do I check Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes YWG and CYWG mean?
Both identify the same airport. YWG is the IATA code for Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; CYWG is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport runs on America/Winnipeg time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.