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New York

LaGuardia Airport

KLGA
506
Flights/Day
04:08
Local Time
New York
Timezone
21ft
Elevation
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KLGA
VFR
17°C
Clear Sky • 7kt • 1026.20"
Observed: 07:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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TAF valid until 02:00 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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DL5634
Delta Connection
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DL5618
Delta Connection
JAX 08:40 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5670
Delta Connection
BOS 09:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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Delta Connection
RDU 09:15 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL4800
Delta Connection
ILM 09:34 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5785
Delta Connection
PWM 09:40 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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Delta Connection
MYR 09:43 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5711
Delta Connection
GRR 09:45 Local embraer e170lr Forecast
AA138
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
DFW 05:50 Local -- Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
MDW 06:00 Local -- Forecast
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RIC 06:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
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Delta Connection
DCA 06:00 Local embraer e170su Forecast
UA3656
United Airlines
IAD 06:00 Local -- Forecast
AA2061
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
CLT 06:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL5766
Delta Connection
+2 codeshares AA DL
BOS 06:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1249
American Airlines
MIA 06:00 Local -- Forecast
DL550
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare F
ATL 06:00 Local -- Forecast
WN2782
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
STL 06:00 Local -- Forecast
WN2341
Southwest Airlines
DAL 06:05 Local -- Forecast
DL1231
Delta Air Lines
DTW 06:05 Local -- Forecast
DL4956
Delta Air Lines
RDU 06:06 Local -- Forecast
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LGA MKE
DL DL5634
embraer e175lr
08:40
Local
LGA JAX
DL DL5618
embraer e175lr
09:00
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5670
embraer e175lr
09:15
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL5119
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:34
Local
LGA ILM
DL DL4800
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:40
Local
LGA PWM
DL DL5785
embraer e175lr
09:43
Local
LGA MYR
DL DL5451
mitsubishi crj-900lr
09:45
Local
LGA GRR
DL DL5711
embraer e170lr
05:50
Local
LGA DFW
AA AA138 +1
06:00
Local
LGA MDW
WN WN2931 +1
06:00
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LGA IAH
UA UA1595 +2
06:00
Local
LGA RIC
AA AA4764
embraer e175lr
06:00
Local
LGA DEN
WN WN1162
06:00
Local
LGA DCA
DL DL5770
embraer e170su
06:00
Local
LGA IAD
UA UA3656
06:00
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LGA CLT
AA AA2061 +1
boeing 737 max 8
06:00
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5766 +2
embraer e175lr
06:00
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA1249
06:00
Local
LGA ATL
DL DL550 +1
06:00
Local
LGA STL
WN WN2782 +1
06:05
Local
LGA DAL
WN WN2341
06:05
Local
LGA DTW
DL DL1231
06:06
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL4956
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