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Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG or Winnipeg International Airport) contributes significantly to employment and economic development in both the local community and throughout the Province of Manitoba.

1 Introduction

Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) commissioned InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. to conduct an update to the economic impact study prepared previously in 2016.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

YWG is a major contributor to the Manitoba economy – generating employment in sectors such as air services, facilities, hospitality, manufacturing, and ground transportation.

Industry and Economy of Manitoba

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is located less than 10km west of downtown Winnipeg, as shown in Figure 1-4. YWG services one of Canada’s most populous metropolitan areas, as well as most air travellers in the province.

Economic Impact of YWG

YWG contributes directly to employment in the Winnipeg region, as well as the provincial and national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at large, through its business and commercial activities and operations.