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New York

LaGuardia Airport

KLGA
506
Flights/Day
05:29
Local Time
New York
Timezone
21ft
Elevation
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KLGA
MVFR
24°C
Overcast • 4kt • 5mi • 1015.30"
Observed: 08:51 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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14:00
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15:00 TEMPO
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19:00
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
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

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 55
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DL4800
Delta Connection
ILM 09:34 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL5785
Delta Connection
PWM 09:40 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL5451
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
WN2931
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
MDW 06:00 Local -- Forecast
AA2061
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
CLT 06:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
UA1595
United Airlines
+2 codeshares UA DL
IAH 06:00 Local -- Forecast
DL5766
Delta Connection
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BOS 06:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
WN2782
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
STL 06:00 Local -- Forecast
AA4764
American Eagle
RIC 06:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1249
American Airlines
MIA 06:00 Local -- Forecast
DL5770
Delta Connection
DCA 06:00 Local embraer e170su Forecast
UA3656
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IAD 06:00 Local -- Forecast
WN1162
Southwest Airlines
DEN 06:00 Local -- Forecast
DL550
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare F
ATL 06:00 Local -- Forecast
DL1231
Delta Air Lines
DTW 06:05 Local -- Forecast
WN2341
Southwest Airlines
DAL 06:05 Local -- Forecast
DL4956
Delta Air Lines
RDU 06:06 Local -- Forecast
WN576
Southwest Airlines
MCI 06:20 Local -- Forecast
DL2510
Delta Air Lines
MSP 06:25 Local -- Forecast
AC8631
Air Canada
+1 codeshare DL
YUL 06:30 Local -- Forecast
AA4472
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
OKC 06:30 Local embraer e170se Forecast
TJ377
Tradewind Aviation
MVY 06:30 Local -- Forecast
1I665
Netjets
PHL 06:30 Local -- Forecast
B61071
Jetblue
+1 codeshare B6
FLL 06:30 Local -- Forecast
AA1597
American Airlines
DFW 06:30 Local -- Forecast
AA4652
American Eagle
PIT 06:30 Local embraer e170se Forecast
AC701
Air Canada
+1 codeshare AC
YYZ 06:45 Local -- Forecast
AA4475
American Eagle
ORF 06:54 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
WN2454
Southwest Airlines
DEN 06:55 Local -- Forecast
WN234
Southwest Airlines
+2 codeshares DL WN
BNA 06:55 Local -- Forecast
AA4620
American Airlines
XNA 06:56 Local -- Forecast
DL342
Delta Air Lines
ATL 06:59 Local -- Forecast
AA1286
American Airlines
+2 codeshares AA DL
MIA 06:59 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL5793
Delta Air Lines
BOS 06:59 Local -- Forecast
AA4420
American Airlines
GSO 07:00 Local -- Forecast
B6461
Jetblue
+2 codeshares B DL
PBI 07:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
LXJ483
Flexjet
+1 codeshare LXJ
IAD 07:00 Local -- Forecast
UA1887
United Airlines
ORD 07:00 Local -- Forecast
DL2412
Delta Air Lines
SRQ 07:01 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
DL2531
Delta Air Lines
TPA 07:03 Local -- Forecast
WN4243
Southwest Airlines
HOU 07:05 Local -- Forecast
DL5800
Delta Air Lines
RIC 07:05 Local -- Forecast
DL2140
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare UA
IAH 07:05 Local -- Forecast
DL2694
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
MCO 07:05 Local -- Forecast
AC8633
Air Canada Express
YUL 07:10 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
DL878
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare AA
DFW 07:10 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
DL379
Delta Air Lines
RSW 07:15 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
AA4418
American Eagle
AVL 11:15 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL2465
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare B6
FLL 07:20 Local -- Forecast
AC703
Air Canada
+1 codeshare DL
YYZ 07:25 Local -- Forecast
DL5686
Delta Air Lines
CMH 07:25 Local -- Forecast
WN1950
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
MDW 07:25 Local -- Forecast
DL5010
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare AA
RDU 11:25 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
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
Local
LGA CLT
AA AA2061 +1
boeing 737 max 8
06:00
Local
LGA IAH
UA UA1595 +2
06:00
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5766 +2
embraer e175lr
06:00
Local
LGA STL
WN WN2782 +1
06:00
Local
LGA RIC
AA AA4764
embraer e175lr
06:00
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA1249
06:00
Local
LGA DCA
DL DL5770
embraer e170su
06:00
Local
LGA IAD
UA UA3656
06:00
Local
LGA DEN
WN WN1162
06:00
Local
LGA ATL
DL DL550 +1
06:05
Local
LGA DTW
DL DL1231
06:05
Local
LGA DAL
WN WN2341
06:06
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL4956
06:20
Local
LGA MCI
WN WN576
06:25
Local
LGA MSP
DL DL2510
06:30
Local
LGA YUL
AC AC8631 +1
06:30
Local
LGA OKC
AA AA4472 +1
embraer e170se
06:30
Local
LGA MVY
TJ377
06:30
Local
LGA PHL
1I665
06:30
Local
LGA FLL
B61071 +1
06:30
Local
LGA DFW
AA AA1597
06:30
Local
LGA PIT
AA AA4652
embraer e170se
06:45
Local
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 ATL
DL DL342
06:59
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA1286 +2
airbus a321-231
06:59
Local
LGA BOS
DL DL5793
07:00
Local
LGA GSO
AA AA4420
07:00
Local
LGA PBI
B6 B6461 +2
airbus a320-232
07:00
Local
LGA IAD
LXJ483 +1
07:00
Local
LGA ORD
UA UA1887
07:01
Local
LGA SRQ
DL DL2412
airbus a220-100
07:03
Local
LGA TPA
DL DL2531
07:05
Local
LGA HOU
WN WN4243
07:05
Local
LGA RIC
DL DL5800
07:05
Local
LGA IAH
DL DL2140 +1
07:05
Local
LGA MCO
DL DL2694 +1
07:10
Local
LGA YUL
AC AC8633
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:10
Local
LGA DFW
DL DL878 +1
airbus a220-300
07:15
Local
LGA RSW
DL DL379
airbus a220-300
11:15
Local
LGA AVL
AA AA4418
embraer e175lr
07:20
Local
LGA FLL
DL DL2465 +1
07:25
Local
LGA YYZ
AC AC703 +1
07:25
Local
LGA CMH
DL DL5686
07:25
Local
LGA MDW
WN WN1950 +1
11:25
Local
LGA RDU
DL DL5010 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
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