YWG Today
Decent day. Departures at 79%, arrivals better at 90%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 98%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YWG. 79% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 98%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 78%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at YWG
WestJet is the most reliable carrier at YWG with 66% on-time. Austrian Airlines runs 36%. That is a 30-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
YWG Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 20-point swing at YWG. The early morning block runs at 98%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 93%. Hit 72% around 2pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 79%, well below the morning numbers. A 28-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 85%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
YWG has been bouncing between 64% and 95%. Best day was May 4 at 95%. Worst was Jun 10 at 64%. The norm is 85-91%, which is just how YWG runs.
About YWG Delays
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 79% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has averaged 84% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Early morning departures from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.