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 011800Z 30014G19KT 15SM SCT027 OVC038 20/15 A2986 RMK CU4SC4 SLP116 DENSITY ALT 1700FTWind 300° at 14 kt — likely active runway near heading 30
Current TAF
TAF CYWG 011740Z 0118/0218 31012G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 TEMPO 0118/0122 BKN020 FM012200 32012KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 0122/0201 SCT030 FM020300 26006KT P6SM SKC BECMG 0204/0206 VRB03KT FM021000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC PROB30 0210/0216 3/4SM BR FM021600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 RMK NXT FCST BY 020000ZRead any CYWG METAR without second-guessing
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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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