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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.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 67
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Southwest Airlines |
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Porter |
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American Eagle |
CAE | 17:59 Local | embraer e170se | Forecast |
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Netjets |
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American Airlines |
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Tradewind Aviation |
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American Airlines |
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United Airlines |
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Jetblue |
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United Airlines |
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American Airlines |
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Delta Air Lines |
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Air Canada |
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Delta Air Lines |
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Southwest Airlines |
MSY | 18:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Delta Air Lines |
JFK | 22:38 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Flexjet |
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AA4644
American Airlines |
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Delta Air Lines |
PIT | 18:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
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American Airlines |
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Republic Airways |
CLE | 18:47 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA3124
American Airlines |
TPA | 18:55 Local | boeing 737-823 | Forecast |
DL2561
Delta Air Lines |
MCO | 18:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4676
Delta Air Lines |
CHS | 18:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA4458
American Airlines |
IND | 18:59 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5746
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 19:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA1003
American Airlines |
ORD | 19:01 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2410
Delta Air Lines |
PBI | 19:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
AC8471
Air Canada |
YYZ | 19:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL4907
Delta Air Lines |
BNA | 19:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
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1I965
Netjets |
TEB | 19:06 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5791
Delta Air Lines |
JAX | 19:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Delta Air Lines |
BUF | 19:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Delta Air Lines |
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Delta Air Lines |
BGR | 19:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Delta Air Lines |
ALB | 19:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Delta Air Lines |
SYR | 19:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA2969
American Airlines |
RDU | 19:18 Local | -- | Forecast |
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American Airlines |
MIA | 19:25 Local | airbus a321-231 | Forecast |
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United Express |
IAD | 19:25 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA4599
American Airlines |
ATL | 19:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA4526
American Airlines |
OKC | 19:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5724
Delta Air Lines |
DCA | 19:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA4565
American Airlines |
MSN | 19:29 Local | embraer e175lr | Forecast |
AA4341
American Airlines |
TUL | 19:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2433
Delta Air Lines |
TPA | 19:29 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL9767
Delta Air Lines |
MSP | 23:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
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Southwest Airlines |
DAL | 19:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2540
Delta Air Lines |
MCO | 19:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL9969
Delta Air Lines |
JFK | 23:44 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL2308
Delta Air Lines |
FLL | 19:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
WN2449
Southwest Airlines |
BNA | 19:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
AA4521
American Airlines |
BUF | 19:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
DL5737
Delta Connection |
CLT | 19:50 Local | embraer e170lr | Forecast |
DL9764
Delta Air Lines |
BOS | 23:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
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DL8883
PD606
DL5671
DL5397
AA4749
DL9977
DL964
DL5199
AA1942
AA4554
AA4779
DL1106
AA4583
DL2313
AA716
UA598
UA2046
AA4462
DL5636
AC8537
DL5003
WN2989
DL5568
AA4644
DL5786
AA1571
AA3124
DL2561
DL4676
AA4458
DL5746
AA1003
DL2410
AC8471
DL4907
DL5791
DL5235
DL5357
DL5396
DL5268
DL5421
AA2969
AA1739
UA4048
AA4599
AA4526
DL5724
AA4565
AA4341
DL2433
DL9767
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DL2540
DL9969
DL2308
WN2449
AA4521
DL5737
DL9764