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Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is an international airport serving Winnipeg (Manitoba), Canada. Its IATA code is YWG and its ICAO code is CYWG. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,353 m long.
- IATAYWG
- ICAOCYWG
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YWG
- ICAO code
- CYWG
- City
- Winnipeg
- Region / province
- Manitoba
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 49.9100° N, 97.2399° W
- Elevation
- 239 m (783 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,353 m (11,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,353 m11,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 13/31 | 2,695 m8,841 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,268 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,786 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
12,873 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Arrival ARR | 119.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 120.200 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.300 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 119.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| MIL | 131.400 MHz |
| MIL | 308.800 MHz |
| PMSV | 34.460 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 125.400 MHz |
| VFR ADV | 121.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Winnipeg through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regina International Airport | YQR | 531 km |
| Thunder Bay International Airport | YQT | 600 km |
| Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport | YXE | 707 km |
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | 1,187 km |
| Fort McMurray International Airport | YMM | 1,190 km |
| Calgary International Airport | YYC | 1,191 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The IATA code of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is YWG and its ICAO code is CYWG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport located?
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at coordinates 49.9100° N, 97.2399° W and an elevation of 239 m (783 ft).
How far is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 12,873 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,786 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,268 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The longest runway at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is 3,353 m (11,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.