Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – YWG Winnipeg
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is an international airport that is most commonly known as Winnipeg International Airport or Winnipeg Airport. This airport is at the seventh spot in the busiest airport in Canada, in terms of passenger traffic. A hub for Calm Air, Flair Airlines and Perimeter airlines which are all for passengers, it also caters Cargojet, a cargo airline, and is serving the city of Winnipeg, Canada. It is WestJet’s focus city and is co-located with Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg.
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Considered to be Manitoba province’s important transportation hub, YWG-Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is the only commercial airport within the area compared to other airports that holds domestic and general aviations. It is operated by Winnipeg Airport Authority, and has US Border Pre-clearance facilities along with the other seven airports in Canada. It has 2 terminals, the Main Terminal inspired by Winnipeg’s landscape and Manitoba’s vast sky and prairies, and the Perimeter Terminal hosting Perimeter Aviations. Canada Post is also headquartered on this airport. The Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is a gateway to cities like Warren and Tuxedo.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel is just 5 minutes away from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and is also around 8.6 kilometers away from downtown Winnipeg. Another top hotel nearby is Courtyard by Marriott Winnipeg Airport, which is located at the opposite side of YWG airport as well as from downtown Winnipeg around 9 kilometers away. Last on the list is Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg International Airport, which is just adjacent to the airport and is 7 kilometers away from Winnipeg’s downtown district.
