Richardson Intl
Richardson Intl (CYWG/YWG) serves Winnipeg, Canada. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (07/25, 13/31). Field elevation is 783 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: CYWG
- Name: Richardson Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 49.91
- Longitude: -97.239899
- Elevation: 783 ft
- Country: Canada
- Municipality: Winnipeg
- IATA Code: YWG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Distance from City: 7.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 4500 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 8700 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 11000 X 200
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300, 125.400 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 120.200 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.waa.ca/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: CAD $7.80 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: CAD $0.65 per 1,000 kg MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CAD
- Remarks: Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International. WAA fees. Fast Air Executive Aviation Services FBO.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fast Air FBO. Central Canada pricing.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: APIS required. CBSA available. International terminal handles arrivals. GA customs clearance available with advance notice.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Extreme winter temperatures can affect operations. De-icing frequently required October-April.
Airport Services
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Canada Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2-4 weeks (Non-Scheduled International Licence for charter); 2-48 hours advance for CANPASS reporting
No permits for private flights. CANPASS or eDeclaration required for customs clearance.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at CYWG?
- The tower frequency at Richardson Intl is 118.3, 125.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at CYWG?
- Richardson Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does CYWG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Richardson Intl (Canada).