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AIRPORT
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New York

LaGuardia Airport

KLGA
506
Flights/Day
06:44
Local Time
New York
Timezone
21ft
Elevation
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KLGA
VFR
15°C
Few Clouds • 6kt • 1016.00"
Observed: 09:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
04:00
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14:00
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CLR
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TAF valid until 08:00 local time
About LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia's close-in location makes it sensitive to New York area weather. Nor'easters and summer storms cause frequent delays.

Is LaGuardia Airport turbulent?

LaGuardia shares the New York area's challenging weather: winter nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, and chronic congestion that amplifies any delay. The airport's compact footprint on Flushing Bay leaves no margin for error when weather reduces capacity. Wind gusts during storms can reach 50 mph, and snow causes extensive de-icing delays.

  • October 2025 nor'easter caused 266 cancellations and 461 delays
  • Wind gusts during storms regularly reach 50 mph
  • Shares congested airspace with JFK and Newark
Why is LaGuardia so delay-prone?

LaGuardia operates at maximum capacity under ideal conditions, leaving zero buffer for weather. It shares congested airspace with JFK and Newark, so problems at any airport affect all three. The compact runway layout limits recovery options. When weather hits, delays of 4+ hours are not unusual.

When is the best time to fly from LaGuardia?

September and October typically offer the best conditions. Early morning flights beat the daily congestion buildup. Winter nor'easters (November-March) bring the highest delay risk. Summer thunderstorm season can cause multi-hour ground stops. Build generous connection time regardless of season.

Is turbulence at New York dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from New York?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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American Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
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Delta Connection
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Jetblue
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CLT 07:55 Local -- Forecast
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Air Canada
YTZ 07:55 Local -- Forecast
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BOS 07:59 Local -- Forecast
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AA970
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MIA 08:00 Local -- Forecast
AA1987
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1I821
Netjets
+1 codeshare WN
HOU 08:00 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
GSP 08:04 Local -- Forecast
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United Airlines
+2 codeshares UA AA
ORD 08:05 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
MYR 08:05 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
GSO 08:05 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Connection
CVG 08:06 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
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Delta Connection
+1 codeshare AA
IND 08:20 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4601
American Eagle
PWM 08:25 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4510
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RIC 08:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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PBI 08:29 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL5482
Delta Connection
XNA 08:30 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
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American Eagle
+1 codeshare DL
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LGA YYZ
AC AC701 +1
06:54
Local
LGA ORF
AA AA4475
embraer e175lr
06:55
Local
LGA DEN
WN WN2454
06:55
Local
LGA BNA
WN WN234 +2
06:56
Local
LGA XNA
AA AA4620
06:59
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA1286 +2
airbus a321-231
06:59
Local
LGA ATL
DL DL342
06:59
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5793
07:00
Local
LGA ORD
UA UA1887
07:00
Local
LGA IAD
LXJ483 +1
07:00
Local
LGA GSO
AA AA4420
07:00
Local
LGA PBI
B6 B6461 +2
airbus a320-232
07:01
Local
LGA SRQ
DL DL2412
airbus a220-100
07:03
Local
LGA TPA
DL DL2531
07:05
Local
LGA MCO
DL DL2694 +1
07:05
Local
LGA HOU
WN WN4243
07:05
Local
LGA RIC
DL DL5800
07:05
Local
LGA IAH
DL DL2140 +1
07:10
Local
LGA DFW
DL DL878 +1
airbus a220-300
07:10
Local
LGA YUL
AC AC8633
mitsubishi crj-900lr
11:15
Local
LGA AVL
AA AA4418
embraer e175lr
07:15
Local
LGA RSW
DL DL379
airbus a220-300
07:20
Local
LGA FLL
DL DL2465 +1
07:25
Local
LGA YYZ
AC AC703 +1
11:25
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL5010 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:25
Local
LGA MDW
WN WN1950 +1
07:25
Local
LGA CMH
DL DL5686
07:30
Local
LGA BUF
DL DL5366
07:30
Local
LGA MCI
DL DL572
07:30
Local
LGA PWM
AA AA4486
07:38
Local
LGA STL
DL DL4939
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:40
Local
LGA DEN
DL DL751
airbus a220-300
07:44
Local
LGA CLE
AA AA4387 +1
07:44
Local
LGA DCA
AA AA4491
11:45
Local
LGA CHS
DL DL5705
embraer e175lr
07:50
Local
LGA MCO
B6 B6299
airbus a320-232
07:54
Local
LGA TPA
AA AA3304
boeing 737-823
07:55
Local
LGA CLT
AA AA1023
07:55
Local
LGA MSP
DL DL2473
airbus a320-212
07:55
Local
LGA YTZ
AC AC8531
07:59
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5759
07:59
Local
LGA ATL
DL DL364
airbus a321-211
08:00
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA970
08:00
Local
LGA DFW
AA AA1987
airbus a321-231
08:00
Local
LGA HOU
1I821 +1
08:04
Local
LGA GSP
AA AA4422 +1
08:05
Local
LGA ORD
UA UA467 +2
boeing 737-824
08:05
Local
LGA MYR
DL DL2194
08:05
Local
LGA GSO
DL DL5125
08:06
Local
LGA CVG
DL DL5016
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:20
Local
LGA IND
DL DL5683 +1
embraer e175lr
08:25
Local
LGA PWM
AA AA4601
embraer e170se
08:25
Local
LGA RIC
AA AA4510
embraer e175lr
08:29
Local
LGA PBI
AA AA2509
boeing 737-823
08:30
Local
LGA XNA
DL DL5482
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:31
Local
LGA PIT
DL DL5305
mitsubishi crj-900lr
08:35
Local
LGA ILM
AA AA4453 +1
embraer e175lr
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