Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (CYWG)
Winnipeg, Canada · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
CYWG
IATA
YWG
City
Winnipeg
Country
Canada
Region
North America
Elevation
783 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
49.9100, -97.2399
Overview
Prairie gateway with extreme temperature ranges. Major training center for cold weather operations.
Current Weather at CYWG
Pilots flying into or out of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR CYWG 181000Z 22005KT 15SM FEW061 FEW250 19/18 A2996 RMK SC1CI1 SLP148 DENSITY ALT 1500FTWind 220° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF CYWG 180541Z 1806/1906 29005KT P6SM FEW250 FM180900 VRB03KT P6SM SKC PROB30 1810/1813 1SM BR FM181400 26005KT P6SM SKC FM181900 24005KT P6SM FEW040 FM190200 18005KT P6SM SCT240 RMK NXT FCST BY 181200ZDecode METAR for CYWG
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for CYWG. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for CYWG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Winnipeg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like CYWG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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