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AIRPORT
LGA
WORLD RANK
#84

New York

LaGuardia Airport

KLGA
580
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Local Time
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Timezone
21ft
Elevation
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KLGA
VFR
18°C
Partly Cloudy • 8kt • 1009.90"
Observed: 11:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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TAF valid until 18:00 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

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 41
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AA4461
American Eagle
STL 12:54 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5362
Delta Connection
BUF 12:56 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5102
Delta Connection
OMA 12:59 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5827
Delta Connection
BOS 13:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AC8989
Air Canada Express
+2 codeshares UA AA
YYZ 13:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA2927
American Airlines
MIA 13:05 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL5818
Delta Connection
RDU 13:05 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4579
American Eagle
PIT 13:10 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL1122
Delta Air Lines
DTW 13:10 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
UA1967
United Airlines
ORD 13:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA4807
American Eagle
MEM 13:16 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4528
American Eagle
GSO 13:25 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4752
American Eagle
ORF 13:25 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4365
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
RIC 13:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL2965
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares B6 DL
MCO 13:35 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2454
Delta Air Lines
TPA 13:40 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA3326
American Airlines
PBI 13:43 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL5242
Delta Air Lines
CLE 13:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5153
Delta Connection
BNA 13:50 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5651
Delta Connection
SDF 13:53 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4779
American Eagle
SAV 13:58 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4496
American Eagle
BUF 13:58 Local embraer e170se Forecast
DL5244
Delta Connection
CVG 13:59 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4400
American Eagle
CHS 13:59 Local embraer e170se Forecast
DL5353
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare AA
PIT 13:59 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5455
Delta Connection
TYS 13:59 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL988
Delta Air Lines
ATL 14:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL5739
Delta Connection
BOS 14:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
WN4044
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
DEN 14:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL1307
Delta Air Lines
JAX 14:05 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
DL5108
Delta Connection
RDU 14:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4379
American Eagle
+3 codeshares UA DL AA
ORD 14:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5233
Delta Connection
YYZ 14:28 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA1823
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
FLL 14:28 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
WN1323
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares DL WN
STL 14:30 Local boeing 737-7bd Forecast
DL5085
Delta Connection
IND 14:35 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5675
Delta Connection
CMH 14:39 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4423
American Eagle
ILM 14:42 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5424
Delta Connection
ORH 14:44 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA4688
American Eagle
ROA 14:45 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AA4409
American Eagle
+1 codeshare DL
DCA 14:48 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
12:54
Local
LGA STL
AA AA4461
embraer e175lr
12:56
Local
LGA BUF
DL DL5362
mitsubishi crj-900lr
12:59
Local
LGA OMA
DL DL5102
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:00
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5827
embraer e175lr
13:05
Local
LGA YYZ
AC AC8989 +2
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:05
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA2927
airbus a321-231
13:05
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL5818
embraer e175lr
13:10
Local
LGA PIT
AA AA4579
embraer e175lr
13:10
Local
LGA DTW
DL DL1122
airbus a319-114
13:15
Local
LGA ORD
UA UA1967
boeing 737 max 8
13:16
Local
LGA MEM
AA AA4807
embraer e175lr
13:25
Local
LGA GSO
AA AA4528
embraer e170se
13:25
Local
LGA ORF
AA AA4752
embraer e170se
13:25
Local
LGA RIC
AA AA4365 +1
embraer e175lr
13:35
Local
LGA MCO
DL DL2965 +2
airbus a321-211
13:40
Local
LGA TPA
DL DL2454
airbus a321-211
13:43
Local
LGA PBI
AA AA3326
boeing 737-823
13:45
Local
LGA CLE
DL DL5242
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:50
Local
LGA BNA
DL DL5153
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:53
Local
LGA SDF
DL DL5651
embraer e175lr
13:58
Local
LGA SAV
AA AA4779
embraer e170se
13:58
Local
LGA BUF
AA AA4496
embraer e170se
13:59
Local
LGA CVG
DL DL5244
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:59
Local
LGA CHS
AA AA4400
embraer e170se
13:59
Local
LGA PIT
DL DL5353 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
13:59
Local
LGA TYS
DL DL5455
mitsubishi crj-900lr
14:00
Local
LGA ATL
DL DL988
airbus a321-271nx
14:00
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5739
embraer e175lr
14:00
Local
LGA DEN
WN WN4044 +1
boeing 737 max 8
14:05
Local
LGA JAX
DL DL1307
airbus a220-100
14:05
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL5108
mitsubishi crj-900lr
14:15
Local
LGA ORD
AA AA4379 +3
embraer e175lr
14:28
Local
LGA YYZ
DL DL5233
mitsubishi crj-900lr
14:28
Local
LGA FLL
AA AA1823 +1
boeing 737-823
14:30
Local
LGA STL
WN WN1323 +2
boeing 737-7bd
14:35
Local
LGA IND
DL DL5085
mitsubishi crj-900lr
14:39
Local
LGA CMH
DL DL5675
embraer e175lr
14:42
Local
LGA ILM
AA AA4423
embraer e175lr
14:44
Local
LGA ORH
DL DL5424
mitsubishi crj-900lr
14:45
Local
LGA ROA
AA AA4688
embraer e170se
14:48
Local
LGA DCA
AA AA4409 +1
embraer e175lr
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