YWG Today
Decent day. Departures at 75%, arrivals slightly better at 79%. Early morning flights ran 14 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YWG. 75% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 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 93%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 79%. That is a 14-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at YWG
WestJet is the most reliable carrier at YWG with 81% on-time. Air Transat runs 38%. That is a 43-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 Afternoon is a 14-point swing at YWG. The early morning block runs at 93%. 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 89%. Hit 50% around 2am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 75%, well below the morning numbers. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 85%, last week 86%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
YWG has ranged from 74% to 93%. Best day was Aug 27 at 93%. Worst was Jun 30 at 74%. The norm is 84-90%, which is just how YWG runs. Today's 75% is well below the norm.
About YWG Delays
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 75% on-time departures and 79% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport has averaged 85% on-time departures this week, making it highly 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.