Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport (CYPG)
Medium airport · Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Airport data
| Name | Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | CYPG |
| IATA | YPG |
| Elevation | 885 ft (270 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°54'11" W 98°16'26" 49.90310, -98.27382 |
| Location | Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,045 ft (928 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 2,670 ft (814 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 13L/31R | 3,130 ft (954 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 13R/31L | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport at a glance
Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport is a medium airport in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, known to airline systems as YPG. The field elevation of 885 ft (270 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at CYPG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for CYPG 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 Portage-la-Prairie / Southport 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 | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Winnipeg / St. Andrews Airport | CYAV | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Gimli Industrial Park Airport | CYGM | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Brandon Municipal Airport | CYBR | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Lac du Bonnet Airport | CYAX | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 885 ft field elevation of Portage-la-Prairie / Southport 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 Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport
What is the ICAO code of Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport is CYPG, and its IATA code is YPG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport above sea level?
Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport sits at an elevation of 885 feet (270 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.9031, -98.2738 — in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does CYPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for CYPG 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 Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport?
Portage-la-Prairie / Southport Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.