WINNIPEG JAMES ARMSTRONG RICHARDSON AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

The airport opened in 1928 as Stevenson Aerodrome in honour of the noted Manitoba aviator and pioneer bush pilot, Captain Fred J. Stevenson.

Stevenson Aerodrome, also known as Stevenson Field, was Canada's first international airport with Northwest Airways (which became Northwest Airlines) inaugurating a passenger and mail service between Winnipeg and Pembina, North Dakota on February 2, 1931.

By 1935, Northwest Airlines was operating daily service from the airport with Hamilton H-47 prop aircraft on a routing of Winnipeg – Pembina, ND – Grand Forks – Fargo – Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – Milwaukee, WI – Chicago, IL.

The City of Winnipeg and the Rural Municipality of St. James agreed to develop Stevenson Field as a modern municipal airport in 1936. In 1938 the Manitoba Legislative Assembly passed the St. James–Winnipeg Airport Commission Act creating a commission of the same name with full control over the operation of the airport. In 1940, during the Second World War, the Government of Canada placed the airport under the direction of the Minister of Transport and the Royal Canadian Air Force where it remained until 1997

Post-war Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

In 1962, Stevenson Field was officially renamed Winnipeg International Airport, followed in 1997 by the airport's transfer to the control of the Winnipeg Airports Authority.

The airport was briefly served by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) during the mid-1950s on the world's first regular Polar route, which linked Copenhagen and Los Angeles with Douglas DC-6B propliner flights via Søndre Strømfjord, Greenland and Winnipeg.By 1962, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA, now Air Canada) was operating weekly nonstop service between Winnipeg and London Heathrow Airport with Douglas DC-8 jetliners.In 1963, Northwest Airlines was serving the airport with Lockheed L-188 Electra turboprops operated on multi-stop routings of Winnipeg - Grand Forks, ND - Fargo, ND - Minneapolis/St. Paul - Milwaukee - New York City Idlewild Airport (now JFK Airport) and also Miami - Fort Lauderdale - St. Petersburg, FL - Atlanta - Chicago O'Hare Airport - Minneapolis/St. Paul - Fargo, ND - Grand Forks, ND - Winnipeg. By 1970, Air Canada was operating twice weekly nonstop service to Glasgow, Scotland, with both flights continuing on to London Heathrow, a weekly nonstop flight to London Heathrow, a twice weekly nonstop to Copenhagen with both flights continuing on to Frankfurt and a weekly nonstop to Frankfurt with this flight continuing on to Zurich with all of these services being operated with Douglas DC-8 jets as part of Air Canada's "Western Arrow" international flights at the time. Also in 1970, CP Air was operating direct, no change of plane Boeing 737-200 service to San Francisco via stops in Calgary and Vancouver.

Services Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Duty free shops

ATMs

Currency exchange

Wi-Fi

Luggage wrapping service

Disabled passengers services

First aid

Tour offices

Car rental offices

At Winnipeg Airport there are the following transport options to Winnipeg city centre:

Bus: There are a couple of public transportation routes to and from Winnipeg Airport.

Taxi: The trip by taxi to downtown Winnipeg is about 15 minutes.

Transfers: If you want private transportation to and from Winnipeg Airport, you can book a transfer.

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Manitoba is a Canada’s central province very known for being the polar bear capital of the globe. The region has many must-see natural attractions such as lakes, mountains, but also nice museums and nice cities worth to visit.

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba, a place full of marketplaces, the Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba Legislature Building and Assiniboine Park.

Facilities Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

Main Terminal

Check-in hall at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport's Main Terminal

Winnipeg's main airport terminal was designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and Stantec. The terminal's design was inspired by the City of Winnipeg's distinctive landscape and the province of Manitoba's vast prairies and sky.It was the first airport terminal in Canada to be LEED-certified for its environmentally friendly concept, design, construction and operation.The terminal was constructed in two phases, with construction beginning in 2007 and ending on October 30, 2011, when it was officially opened to the public. Prior to the opening of the current main terminal building, a multi-level access road and four-level, 1,559 stall parkade were both opened in November 2006. All airlines serving Winnipeg International Airport operate at the main terminal building, with the exception of Perimeter Aviation.

Airside of the Main Terminal

Air Canada operates a Maple Leaf Lounge located in the domestic/international departures area and a "pay-in" lounge, operated by Plaza Premium Lounge, is also located in the domestic/international departures area. Free Wi-Fi is provided by the Winnipeg Airports Authority throughout the entire main terminal building

Other facilities Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

A large Canada Post mail processing facility was opened at the airport site on June 4, 2010.The 23,225-square-metre (249,990 sq ft) facility is located east of the main terminal building, just north of Wellington Avenue. It is responsible for processing all mail and parcels for Manitoba, and some parts of Ontario and Northern Canada.

Three hotels are located on site, adjacent to the main airport termina

Richardson International Airport is included in a new 20,000-acre (8,100 ha) dry port created by provincial legislation—CentrePort Canada Act, C.C.S.M. c. C44—that will offer investment opportunities for distribution centres, warehousing and manufacturing.CentrePort Canada will allow companies to take advantage of the cargo capabilities of Richardson International Airport, as well as serviced land, a mid-continent location and highway and rail transport.

On April 14, 2009, Prime Minister Stephen Harper with Premier Gary Doer announced at James Richardson that both the Federal and Provincial governments will contribute CA$212.5 million towards a divided four-lane expressway called CentrePort Canada Way. It is now complete, and links Inkster Boulevard to the Perimeter Highway on the north side of the CP Rail Glenboro subdivision parallel to Saskatchewan Avenue to attract new transportation logistics associated development to the city area west and Rosser Municipality northwest of the airport.

Restaurants and Food Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

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SHOPS AND STORES

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WI-FI

There is free Wi-Fi. Passengers should connect on the Airport network and log in.

CHAPEL SERVICES

There are located after the security procedure on the Departures level.

Baby Care Facilities

Find baby care facilities throughout the airport.

Currency Exchange

Find currency exchange at Arrivals.

Service hours: 04:00 am to 09:00 pm.

Information Desk

Find an Information desk at the Arrivals level, door no.2.

Service hours: 08:00 am to 09:45 pm.

LUGGAGE STORAGE AND LOCKERS

There aren’t lockers available at Winnipeg Airport.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found office is located at the information booth.

SMOKING AREA

Smoking areas are located before security.

OTHER SERVICES

ATMs

• Cash Machines
• Currency exchange
• Airport Accessibility
• Baggage services
• Coat check
• Hotel information points
• Information Booth
• Information phone
• Lost and Found
• Payphone
• Pets at the Airport services
• Play area
• Smoking areas
• TTY public telephones
• Travellers Aid

LOUNGES

Plaza Premium Lounge: Open from 04:00 am to 10:00 pm. Services: Food, telephone, snacks, drinks, TV, Wi-Fi, newpaper and magazines.

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge: Domestic and International Departures. Open from first departure until the last departure of the day. Services: Food, printers, copiers, drinks, newspapers and magazines, terminals, snacks, Wi-Fi.

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