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New York

LaGuardia Airport

KLGA
288
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Timezone
21ft
Elevation
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KLGA
VFR
1°C
Overcast • 6kt • 1018.00"
Observed: 05:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
03:00
10k
07:00
8k
10:00 PROB
3.5k
12:00
5k
15:00
2.5k
16:00 TEMPO
2.5k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 06:00 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) 23
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AC701
Air Canada
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YYZ 06:05 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
P3602
Porter
YYZ 06:15 Local embraer e195-e2 Forecast
UA2389
United Airlines
+2 codeshares
ORD 06:15 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
AA2692
American Airlines
MIA 06:55 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL342
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
ATL 06:59 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2536
Delta Air Lines
PBI 07:00 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AA3002
American Airlines
ORD 07:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4459
American Eagle
RDU 07:00 Local embraer e170se Forecast
B6461
Jetblue
PBI 07:00 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
DL1400
Delta Air Lines
SRQ 07:02 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
DL2347
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
MIA 07:05 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL4963
Delta Connection
YUL 07:05 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
WN298
Southwest Airlines
ATL 07:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL1995
Delta Air Lines
FLL 07:20 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL5605
Delta Connection
DCA 07:30 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
DL751
Delta Air Lines
DEN 07:30 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
WN758
Southwest Airlines
BNA 07:35 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL2473
Delta Air Lines
MSP 07:45 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
UA2371
United Airlines
+2 codeshares
IAH 07:45 Local boeing 737-824 Forecast
AA1222
American Airlines
MIA 07:59 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL2411
Delta Air Lines
MSY 08:00 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AA3090
American Airlines
MSY 08:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA4355
American Eagle
OKC 08:00 Local embraer e170se Forecast
06:05
Local
LGA YYZ
AC AC701 +1
airbus a220-300
06:15
Local
LGA YYZ
P3602
embraer e195-e2
06:15
Local
LGA ORD
UA UA2389 +2
boeing 737-824
06:55
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA2692
airbus a321-231
06:59
Local
LGA ATL
DL DL342 +1
airbus a321-211
07:00
Local
LGA PBI
DL DL2536
boeing 737-932(er)
07:00
Local
LGA ORD
AA AA3002
boeing 737-823
07:00
Local
LGA RDU
AA AA4459
embraer e170se
07:00
Local
LGA PBI
B6 B6461
airbus a320-232
07:02
Local
LGA SRQ
DL DL1400
airbus a220-300
07:05
Local
LGA MIA
DL DL2347 +1
airbus a321-211
07:05
Local
LGA YUL
DL DL4963
mitsubishi crj-900lr
07:15
Local
LGA ATL
WN WN298
boeing 737 max 8
07:20
Local
LGA FLL
DL DL1995
airbus a321-211
07:30
Local
LGA DCA
DL DL5605
embraer e175lr
07:30
Local
LGA DEN
DL DL751
boeing 737-832
07:35
Local
LGA BNA
WN WN758
boeing 737 max 8
07:45
Local
LGA MSP
DL DL2473
boeing 737-932(er)
07:45
Local
LGA IAH
UA UA2371 +2
boeing 737-824
07:59
Local
LGA MIA
AA AA1222
airbus a321-231
08:00
Local
LGA MSY
DL DL2411
boeing 737-932(er)
08:00
Local
LGA MSY
AA AA3090
boeing 737-823
08:00
Local
LGA OKC
AA AA4355
embraer e170se
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