Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport (CYAV)
Medium airport · Winnipeg/Saint Andrews, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYAV |
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°3'23" W 97°1'57" 50.05640, -97.03250 |
| Location | Winnipeg/Saint Andrews, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,850 ft (869 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport at a glance
Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport is a medium airport in Winnipeg/Saint Andrews, Manitoba, Canada. The field elevation of 760 ft (232 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYAV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 3,000 ft (914 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYAV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport | CYWG | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Gimli Industrial Park Airport | CYGM | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Lac du Bonnet Airport | CYAX | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport | CYPG | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Kenora Airport | CYQK | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 760 ft field elevation of Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 250 airports and airfields we list for Canada — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport
What is the ICAO code of Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport is CYAV, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport above sea level?
Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport sits at an elevation of 760 feet (232 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.0564, -97.0325 — in Winnipeg/Saint Andrews, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does CYAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYAV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport?
Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 3,000 ft (914 m) with a ASP surface.