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YWG Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

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Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) serves Winnipeg, about 7 km northwest of Winnipeg. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYWG
ICAOCYWG
ServesWinnipeg
From centre7 km
Non-stop23
Airlines9
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Elevation239 m

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The airport in numbers

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 4.4M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 4.5M in 2018.

Passengers / year
4.4M
as of 2025
Elevation
239 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Transport Canada
Passengers per year, 1980–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Winnipeg

The airport is about 7 km northwest of Winnipeg, about 22 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$15–C$24.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~22 minC$15–C$24
Private transfer~22 minfixed upfront
Car rental~22 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$15–C$24 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Winnipeg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 23 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: WestJet · Air Canada · Calm Air · Bearskin Lake Air Service · Canadian North · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · United Airlines · Delta Air Lines · First Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to the centre of Winnipeg?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 7 km northwest of Winnipeg, about 22 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Winnipeg?
Roughly C$15–C$24 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Winnipeg?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
About 23 destinations, including Rankin Inlet, Edmonton, Montreal, Flin Flon. 9 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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