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Southport is a community in 18-11-6-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Southport is located at 49.9181°N, 98.2736°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R1N.
Southport rests upon the flat, expansive reaches of the Canadian prairies, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the sun each evening. It lies 6.2 km south-south-east of Portage la Prairie, MB (from Portage la Prairie, MB: bearing 168°T), and is situated 5.4 km south-east of Fort la Reine. The Assiniboine River carves a deliberate path through this terrain, its slow-moving currents grounding the landscape in a deep, seasonal patience. Nearby, the still waters of George Lake mirror the vastness of the sky, while the nearby Portage Spillway Provincial Park offers a quiet expanse of protected land that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon. The air here holds the scent of turned earth and drying grasses, a crisp clarity that defines the transition between the heat of midsummer and the first sharp bite of frost. Southport maintains a distinct character shaped by its long history as a hub for aviation and specialized training, an identity that continues to influence the local economy today. The daily life of Southport moves with a focused efficiency, anchored by the technical demands of its facilities and the steady persistence of those who work them. While the industry remains modern, the presence of the Assiniboine River nearby reminds residents of the older, slower cycles of the land that have persisted long before the arrival of modern infrastructure. This balance creates a quiet, purposeful atmosphere, where the hum of engines is frequently softened by the expansive silence of the surrounding plains.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Southport, 18-11-6-W, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 49.918056°N, 98.273611°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R1N |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Southport, Manitoba, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Southport includes coordinates 49.918056°N, 98.273611°W, situated in 18-11-6-W. Postal FSA: R1N. Telephone area code: 204, 431. Timezone: Central Time (UTC−6 / −5).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.