Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Overview
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is a large airport serving the Winnipeg region, at a field elevation of 783 ft (239 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 12:28Z
- Sunset 00:09Z
- 11h 41m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
METAR CYWG 010300Z 25009KT 15SM FEW100 09/04 A2981 RMK AC1 AC TR SLP103
TAF CYWG 302340Z 0100/0124 28012KT P6SM BKN100 FM010100 27012KT P6SM SKC FM011200 28012G22KT P6SM SCT030 BECMG 0113/0115 31018G28KT FM011500 31018G28KT P6SM BKN030 BECMG 0122/0124 32012KT RMK NXT FCST BY 010600Z
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 18 looks routine with the current observation.
- Crosswind — 8 kt from the right
- Headwind — 3 kt headwind component on 18
- Runway — 11,000 ft available × 200 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 376 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — FM010100 27012KT P6SM SKC · FM011200 28012G22KT P6SM SCT030
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 15 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 18.
- FMFrom 01:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 18.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM010100 27012KT P6SM SKC - FMFrom 12:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 18.
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011200 28012G22KT P6SM SCT030 - FMFrom 15:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 18.
- Ceiling 3,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 6 sm vs 3 sm minimum
FM011500 31018G28KT P6SM BKN030
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Winnipeg / Lyncrest Airport (CJL5)11 nm ESE · Winnipeg · 775 ft elev
- Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport (CYAV)12 nm NE · Winnipeg/Saint Andrews · 760 ft elev
- St. François Xavier Airport (CKA8)12 nm W · St. François Xavier · 798 ft elev
- Oak Hammock Air Park (CAV9)16 nm NNE · Saint Andrews · 755 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,000 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 13/31 | 8,841 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 07/25 | 4,500 ft | 200 ft | Asphalt | No | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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