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Windsor International Airport
Windsor, Canada
Windsor International Airport
Southwest Ontario's gateway linking Canada and the US.
- ›Located only about 6 km southeast of downtown Windsor and across the river from Detroit, Michigan.
- ›One of the top cargo airports in Ontario due to the regional automotive and manufacturing industry.
- ›The airport serves as an alternative entry point to the Detroit metropolitan area for travellers.
- ›Windsor was one of Canada's earliest cities to develop aviation infrastructure, with the airport dating to the late 1920s.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the Windsor Airport Authority.
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is a small regional airport serving Windsor, Ontario, situated just across the Detroit River from downtown Detroit. Established in the early 20th century, it has long served as a cross-border travel hub for the Windsor-Essex County region. Though modest in scale, it provides essential connectivity for business and leisure travellers in one of Canada's busiest border corridors.
- Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all passenger check-in, security, arrivals, and departures with basic amenities.
- Taxi services available at the terminal curbside
- Ride-hailing apps such as Uber operate in the Windsor area
- Car rental counters available inside the terminal (Avis, Budget, Enterprise)
- Local Transit Windsor bus routes accessible near the airport
- Private shuttle and hotel transfers available on request
- Holiday Inn Express Windsor
- Comfort Inn Windsor Airport
- Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel Windsor
- Caesars Windsor Hotel
- Travelodge Windsor
Inside the terminal, food options are limited given the airport's small size, with a basic café and vending facilities available for departing passengers. A wider variety of restaurants, including local Canadian and international cuisine, can be found along Huron Church Road and in downtown Windsor within a short drive. Travellers are advised to dine before arriving if they have specific preferences.
- Arrive early as the terminal is small but US Customs pre-clearance and border formalities can add time.
- Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) across the border offers far more flight options if your itinerary is flexible.
- Parking at YQG is affordable and conveniently located just steps from the terminal entrance.
- Carry valid travel documents including passport, as many connections involve cross-border US travel.
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Windsor International Airport is located in the southeast portion of the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The airport serves a mixture of scheduled airline flights and general aviation, and is a popular point of entry into Canada for private and business aircraft. The airspace above the airport is exceptionally busy because of the proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) arrivals and departures are handled by Detroit approach control.
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