Winnipeg airport (YWG)

James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), opened on May 27, 1928, is the premier air passenger gateway to the province of Manitoba and a vital cargo hub for Canada. Located in Winnipeg, it connects an extensive domestic network alongside direct flights to key United States cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, and Atlanta, in addition to seasonal leisure routes to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Official Website: ywg.ca

Telephone: +1 204 987 9402

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Terminals

The airport features two passenger terminals open 24 hours a day:

• Main Terminal: Handles all scheduled domestic, transborder, and international commercial flights, housing the vast majority of passenger amenities and processing facilities.
• Perimeter Terminal: A separate facility located at 626 Ferry Road dedicated exclusively to regional scheduled, charter, and medevac flights operated by Perimeter Aviation.

Annual traffic (2025): 4.4 million passengers.

Information Desks

An information desk operates 24 hours a day on the arrivals level near Gate 2, supported by courtesy phones throughout key passenger concourses.

 Location

The airport is situated 7 km (4.5 miles) west of downtown Winnipeg.

Parking services at Winnipeg airport (YWG)

YWG provides convenient, 24/7 monitored parking options situated adjacent to the terminal complex.

Parking Facilities

• Parkade (Covered Garage): A multi-level covered structure directly opposite the main terminal, connected by climate-controlled walkways. Level P3 is dedicated to short-term hourly parking, while Levels P1 and P2 serve daily and multi-day long-term parking. Equipped with complimentary block heater plug-ins for winter vehicle heating.
• Economy Lot: An outdoor surface lot located a short 5-minute walk from the terminal, offering the most budget-friendly daily and weekly rates.
• Valet & Away: Curbside valet drop-off and return service operating directly outside Gate 3 on the arrivals level.

Cell Phone Waiting Lot

Located on Wellington Avenue east of the terminal, this lot is completely free of charge for motorists waiting to collect arriving passengers once their baggage has been retrieved.

Rates and Online Reservations: View current tariffs or pre-book online at ywg.ca/parking.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

James Armstrong Richardson Airport features comprehensive accessibility standards and programs designed to accommodate travelers with physical, sensory, and invisible disabilities.

Special Assistance Requests

Travelers requiring wheelchair transfers, boarding assistance, or escort services should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Terminal Infrastructure

• Entrances, Ramps, and Elevators: Automatic sliding entry doors. Elevators with tactile granite floor indicators are situated on the west side of the terminal and within the Parkade.
• Accessible Restrooms: Distinguished by orange wall and floor tiles, featuring doorless entry designs alongside private universal family restrooms.
• Check-in Counters: Lowered check-in counters and accessible self-service kiosks.
• Signage and TTY: Bilingual signage in English and French featuring high-contrast lettering and Braille; public TTY payphones with volume amplifiers.
• Autonomous Wheelchairs: Deployment of self-driving WHILL electric chairs assisting passengers with direct gate navigation.
• Service Animal Relief Areas: Dedicated relief areas located outside Gate 3 (Level 1) and airside across from Gates 4 and 9.

Sensory and Hidden Disability Programs

• Hearing Loops: Induction loop technology installed at all check-in counters, information booths, valet desks, and gate podiums for clear audio transmission to T-coil hearing aids.
• Aira Access: Free access to the Aira smartphone app, providing visual interpretation through trained agents for blind or low-vision guests.
• MagnusCards: Digital card decks and physical booklets assisting neurodiverse travelers with step-by-step visual guides through airport procedures.
• Sunflower Lanyard: Complimentary green sunflower lanyards available at the information desk to subtly signal to airport staff that extra time or patience may be required.
• Passenger Rehearsal and Therapy Dogs: Pre-travel orientation programs for nervous fliers and therapy dog visits through St. John Ambulance.