Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)
IATA: YWG ICAO: CYWG
Longest Active Runway
11,000 ft
3,353 meters
Field Elevation
783 ft
239 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
1 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
49.9100°, -97.2399°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#9 in Canada
Among 411 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#589 Worldwide
Top 7.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#2743 MSL
Top 38.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+10%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,000 ft (3,353 m). It ranks as the #9 longest runway in Canada and #589 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,000 ft (3353m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 13/31 | 8,841 ft (2695m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 07/25 | 4,500 ft (1372m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ⛔ Closed |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)