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Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is the main gateway to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and a key connection point for travel to northern Manitoba and Nunavut. Compare transfer options to downtown Winnipeg, The Forks, Assiniboine Park, and onward destinations across the Prairies with ease.
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About Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is the main airport serving Winnipeg and the province of Manitoba. It acts as a key hub for flights across the Prairies and a vital connection point for communities in northern Manitoba and Nunavut, with strong domestic service alongside transborder and international routes.
The current terminal opened in October 2011 and was designed by architect Cesar Pelli. Built as a single integrated building, it places arrivals and ground transportation on Level 1 and check-in and departures on Level 2, with domestic, U.S. preclearance and international operations under one roof.
The airport is located in the St. James area, about 10 km from downtown Winnipeg. Passengers can reach the city centre by taxi, ridesharing, Winnipeg Transit bus service, private transfers, rental cars and shuttle services, with typical road journeys of around 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
The terminal provides a compact and easy-to-navigate passenger experience, with restaurants, cafés, shops, a lounge, free Wi-Fi, charging points and accessibility services. As Canada's first LEED-certified freestanding airport terminal, it also serves as a modern and convenient gateway for visitors arriving in Manitoba.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport operates a single integrated passenger terminal opened in 2011, with arrivals and ground transportation on Level 1 and check-in and departures on Level 2. Domestic, transborder U.S. and international flights are handled under one roof, while Perimeter Aviation operates from a separate building for regional flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
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