# LGA — LaGuardia Airport > Machine-readable reference for LGA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/lga HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/lga Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/lga.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/LGA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T21:19:08.865+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: LaGuardia Airport - IATA: LGA - ICAO: KLGA - City: New York - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 8 mi (13 km) east of Midtown Manhattan - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 3 - Annual passengers: 29.8M - Hub for: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines - Official website: https://www.laguardiaairport.com ## Overview Welcome LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York has transformed from a long-standing punchline into a destination worth experiencing. A significant makeover has shifted focus to its completely revamped terminals, especially Terminal B and Delta’s Terminal C. Here, travelers now find dining resembling a mini food hall, featuring NYC staples rather than usual airport chains. Moreover, the extensive public art displays and ample natural light create an inviting ambience for this mainly domestic-focused airport. At a glance Handling 29.8 million passengers annually, LaGuardia is 8 miles (13 km) east of Midtown Manhattan. With two runways and three terminals (A, B, and C), it serves as a hub for both Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. While the airport remains a domestic center, the quality of its facilities elevates the travel experience for many flyers coming through its gates. Terminals & layout Terminal A, also known as the Marine Air Terminal, caters primarily to JetBlue, Spirit, and other smaller airlines. Terminal B, the most heavily renovated, hosts Air Canada, American Airlines, JetBlue, and others, with famous NYC culinary options like Shake Shack and Dos Toros Taqueria. Termi… ## Terminals (3) - **Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal)** — airlines: JetBlue, Spirit, Other airlines as listed by LGA by terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/terminals/a - **Terminal B** — airlines: Air Canada, American, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Other airlines as listed by LGA by terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/terminals/b - **Terminal C** — airlines: Delta, WestJet, Other airlines as listed by LGA by terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/terminals/c ## Dining (30) - **646 Wine Bar** — B · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/646-wine-bar-b - **Auntie Anne's** — C · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-c - **Bar Del Gatto** — B · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/bar-del-gatto-b - **Beecher's Market** — C · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/beecher-s-market-c - **Biergarten** — C · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/biergarten-c - **Bubby's** — C · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/bubby-s-c - **Chuko Ramen** — C · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/chuko-ramen-c - **Crust** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/crust - **District Market** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/district-market - **Dos Toros Taqueria** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/dos-toros-taqueria-b - **Dos Toros Taqueria** — C · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/dos-toros-taqueria-c - **Dunkin'** — B · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/dunkin-b - **Dunkin'** — C · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/dunkin-c - **Essex Burger** — C · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/essex-burger-c - **Flatiron Tavern and Provisions** — C · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/flatiron-tavern-and-provisions-c - **Fresh Market on the Go** — C · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/fresh-market-on-the-go-c - **Green Leaf's** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/green-leaf-s-b - **H&H Bagels** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/h-h-bagels-b - **Healthy Gourmet** — C · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/healthy-gourmet-c - **Hill Country Barbecue Market** — B · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/hill-country-barbecue-market-b - **Junior's Restaurant and Bakery** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/junior-s-restaurant-and-bakery-b - **King David Tacos** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/king-david-tacos-b - **La Chula** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/la-chula-b - **Mulberry Street** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/mulberry-street-b - **Shake Shack** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/shake-shack-b - **Spirit & Bell** — B · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/spirit-bell-b - **Starbucks** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/starbucks-b - **Starbucks** — C · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/starbucks-c - **Think Coffee** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/think-coffee-b - **Tony + Benny's** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/restaurants/tony-benny-s-b ## Lounges (14) - **Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge** — B · day pass: /* No day pass info provided */ · /* Hours weren't mentioned explicitly */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/air-canada-maple-leaf-lounge-b - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — B · day pass: /* Price for day pass not specified */ · /* Operational hours aren't provided */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-b - **Be Relax Spa** — B · access: Priority Pass · day pass: /* Payment option and currency mention, but not a classic day pass */ · /* Operating hours not mentioned */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/be-relax-spa-b - **Centurion Lounge - American Express** — B · access: Amex Centurion · day pass: /* No day pass specifics available */ · /* Hours are absent */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/centurion-lounge-american-express-b - **Centurion Lounge American Express** — B · access: Terminal B, Amex Platinum and Centurion · day pass: /* No day pass specifics available */ · /* Hours are absent */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/centurion-lounge-american-express-b-2 - **Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club** — B · access: Chase Sapphire Reserve, J.P. Morgan Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card · day pass: $75 · 04:30-21:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/chase-sapphire-lounge-by-the-club-b - **Delta Sky Club** — access: Terminal D, Delta and SkyTeam access · day pass: /**/ · /**/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/delta-sky-club - **Delta Sky Club** — C · day pass: /* No clear day pass cost given */ · /* Lacked explicit hours listed */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/delta-sky-club-c - **Interfaith Chapel** — C · day pass: /* No day pass cost or information */ · /* Hours weren't provided */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/interfaith-chapel-c - **Meditation Room** — B · day pass: /* Day passes not applicable */ · /* No mention of hours */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/meditation-room-b - **Minute Suites** — B · access: Terminal B, pay-in nap rooms · day pass: /* No info on cost for day use */ · /* No hours provided */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/minute-suites-b - **Outdoor Terrace** — C · day pass: /* Not applicable */ · /* Hours were omitted */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/outdoor-terrace-c - **United Club** — B · day pass: /* Lack of explicit day pass details */ · /* Operating hours aren't explicitly listed */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/united-club-b - **USO Lounge** — B · access: Terminal B, military access · day pass: /* No day pass pricing indicated */ · /* Absent detail on operation times */ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/lounges/uso-lounge-b ## Shops (20) - **Bowery Bay Shops** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/bowery-bay-shops-b - **Coach** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/coach-b - **Discover New York** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/discover-new-york-b - **Duty Free Americas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/duty-free-americas - **Hudson Booksellers** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/hudson-booksellers-b - **Hudson News** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/hudson-news-b - **Hudson News** — C URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/hudson-news-c - **InMotion Entertainment** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/inmotion-entertainment-b - **Kate Spade New York** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/kate-spade-new-york-b - **L'Occitane** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/l-occitane-b - **LaGuardia Duty Free** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/laguardia-duty-free-b - **LaGuardia Duty Free** — C URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/laguardia-duty-free-c - **LaGuardia Marketplace** — C URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/laguardia-marketplace-c - **MAC Cosmetics** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/mac-cosmetics-b - **Museum of Modern Art Store** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/museum-of-modern-art-store-b - **NYC Aglow** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/nyc-aglow-b - **NYC Duty Free** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/nyc-duty-free-a - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/relay - **Travel + Leisure Store** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/travel-leisure-store-b - **XpresSpa** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/shops/xpresspa-b ## Parking (10) - **Economy Parking Lot** — Long-term parking · $15/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Park Plus LaGuardia** — Off-site parking · $16/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/park-plus-laguardia - **Prepaid Parking** — Online reservation parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/prepaid-parking - **SmartPark LGA** — Off-site parking · $15/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/smartpark-lga - **Terminal A Parking** — Short-term garage · $30/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/terminal-a-parking - **Terminal B Parking** — Short-term garage · $30/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/terminal-b-parking - **Terminal C Parking** — Short-term garage · $30/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/terminal-c-parking - **Terminal D Parking** — Short-term garage · $30/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/terminal-d-parking - **The Parking Spot LGA** — Off-site parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/the-parking-spot-lga - **Valet Parking** — Premium valet service · 25/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (23) - **All Terminals Shuttle** — Shuttle · Roughly 10–20 min terminal to terminal per traveler reports · Free · On a frequent loop; user reports suggest every 10–15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/all-terminals-shuttle - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · Around 5–15 min between LGA and nearby hotels per FlyerTalk posts · Free for hotel guests per hotel reports · Often every 20–30 min; varies by hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Long Island Rail Road via Woodside and Q70 SBS** — Rail and bus combo · Roughly 10–15 min Q70 + 8–10 min LIRR ride + transfer time; many users cite ~30–40 min total to Penn · Q70 $2.90; LIRR Woodside–Penn off‑peak commonly reported around $5–$8 depending on ticket · Q70 every 7–10 min; LIRR trains from Woodside to Penn or Grand Central frequently, often every 5–15 min off‑peak URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/long-island-rail-road-via-woodside-and-q70-sbs - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 30–60+ min depending on traffic · User reports similar to Uber: roughly $35–$45 off‑peak LGA–Midtown; higher with surge · On demand with typical waits 5–15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/lyft - **MTA M60 SBS** — Bus · Reported 40–60+ min LGA to 125th St depending on traffic · $2.90 standard MTA fare with free transfer options · Roughly every 8–12 min daytime; less late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/mta-m60-sbs - **MTA Q47** — Bus · Timing varies widely; no consistent user‑reported average beyond ‘slow’ · $2.90 standard MTA fare · Scheduled roughly every 15–20 min per MTA timetable URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/mta-q47 - **MTA Q48** — Bus · Varies widely; rider reports 25–45 min LGA–Flushing depending on traffic · $2.90 standard MTA fare · Roughly every 10–15 min daytime per MTA schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/mta-q48 - **MTA Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link** — Bus · About 10–15 min between LGA and Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Av; 10–12 min to Woodside per rider reports · $2.90 standard MTA fare; free when used as part of an OMNY transfer to/from subway/bus · Every 7–10 min most of the day; less frequent late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/mta-q70-sbs-laguardia-link - **MTA Q72** — Bus · User reports 30–50 min between LGA and Queens Blvd area depending on traffic · $2.90 standard MTA fare · Around every 10–15 min daytime per MTA schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/mta-q72 - **NYC Airporter Bus** — Coach bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/nyc-airporter-bus - **NYC Yellow Cabs** — Taxi · 30–60+ min depending on traffic · Metered; many user reports cite ~$35–$55 plus tolls/tip LGA–Midtown · On demand with queues at each terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/nyc-yellow-cabs - **Private Charter Buses** — Coach bus · Similar to taxis/ride‑hail but often slower to load/unload large groups · Highly variable contract pricing; no consistent user‑reported figure · By prior arrangement only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/private-charter-buses - **MTA Bus Service** — Bus · 45–70 min LGA to Midtown with bus+subway depending on traffic and transfer · $2.90 for bus/subway with OMNY or MetroCard · Every 7–10 min for main airport routes in daytime; less frequent late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/public-transportation - **Rental Car Shuttles** — Shuttle · Extra 10–20 min for shuttle plus rental processing per traveler reports · Highly variable by company/date; no consistent number in user reports · Rental shuttles typically every 10–15 min per rider reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/rental-cars - **Uber and Lyft** — Rideshare · 30–60+ min to Midtown depending on traffic · Varies; rider reports cluster around $35–$45 off‑peak LGA–Midtown, higher with surge · On demand; wait times commonly 5–15 min per rider reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/rideshare - **Shared Ride Vans** — Shuttle · Often 60–90+ min depending on stops and traffic · User reports around $20–$30 per person to Manhattan · By prebooking; vans typically dispatched around flight arrivals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/shared-ride-vans - **Authorized Shuttle Services** — Shuttle · 60–90+ min to Midtown depending on number of stops and traffic · User reports commonly mention $20–$30 per person to Manhattan · Varies by operator; many run on fixed schedules with prebooking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/shuttle-services - **Subway 7 to 74 St–Roosevelt plus Q70 SBS** — Subway and bus combo · About 10–15 min Q70 + ~20–25 min 7 train to Midtown; many users report 35–45 min total · $2.90 total each way with OMNY (bus+subway transfer) · Q70 every 7–10 min; 7 train every 3–6 min daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/subway-7-to-74-st-roosevelt-plus-q70-sbs - **Subway N/W to Astoria plus Q70 SBS** — Subway and bus combo · Not a standard pairing; no consistent user‑reported time · $2.90 for each MTA leg with free transfers · Q70 every 7–10 min; N/W subway every few minutes daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/subway-n-w-to-astoria-plus-q70-sbs - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · Varies by destination · $30-90+ depending on destination · Real-time updates available URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/taxi-service - **Licensed Taxis** — Taxi · 30–60+ min to Midtown depending on traffic · Metered; commonly ~$35–$55 plus tolls/tip to Midtown based on rider reports · On demand; queues form during peaks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/taxis - **Uber** — Rideshare · 30–60+ min depending on traffic · User reports show ~$35–$45 off‑peak LGA–Midtown; higher under surge · On demand with typical waits 5–15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/uber - **Via** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/lga/transport/via ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For an unrivalled meal, route through Terminal B or C, where dining feels part-gourmet tour of New York rather than your typical layover snack. - _Time_: Allocate extra minutes for inter-terminal transfers as distances are deceptive and security lines, particularly during peak operations, can stretch. - _Avoid_: During busy periods, avoid curbside pickups; utilize app-based pickup zones to streamline your exit adventure. - _Local_: Experience the Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal B for self-serve Lavazza coffee in a quieter setting, away from the typically crowded United Club. - _Money_: Food bloggers suggest grabbing meals at centralized hubs rather than near gates, for better local options without the premium prices. - _Quiet_: Find calmer environments at Delta’s concourse ends in Terminal C, ideal for work or calls away from the main food court buzz. - _Time_: Arrive early to beat the rush and check out the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Terminal B—regarded among the best domestic credit-card lounges for its cocktails and serene atmosphere. ## Travellers notes mentioning LGA - [What Terminal Is Delta at LGA? Terminal C Gates, Check-In, and Connections](https://airport.flights/notes/what-terminal-is-delta-at-lga) — by Marcus Trenton, 2026-07-13 Delta flies only from LaGuardia's Terminal C. The real gate concourses, check-in level, security waits, Sky Club, and honest walk times. - [JFK vs LaGuardia vs Newark: The Ground-Transport Math That Changes Which Flight You Book](https://airport.flights/notes/jfk-help-new-york-travelers) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-07-07 For New York trips, the cheapest airport is rarely the one with the lowest airfare. Here’s when LaGuardia, JFK, or Newark actually wins once you price in the ride to Manhattan. - [LaGuardia’s New Lounge Math: How to Pick the Right Club When Your Time Is Tight](https://airport.flights/notes/lga-how-laguardia-quietly-became) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-07-06 LaGuardia Airport quietly turned into a lounge-heavy airport. Here’s how to pick the right LaGuardia lounge by terminal, card, status, and how many minutes you actually have. - [Newark vs. LaGuardia vs. JFK: which New York airport actually feeds you best before your flight?](https://airport.flights/notes/ewr-newark-vs-laguardia-vs) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-07-04 A blunt, data‑driven look at how Newark Liberty, LaGuardardia and JFK really stack up on food and lounges by terminal, walking time, hours and access. - [How to get from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan and New York City without blowing your budget or your sanity](https://airport.flights/notes/lga-from-laguardia-to-manhattan) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-07-04 A decision-tree guide to picking between taxi, Uber/Lyft, bus, shuttle, or parking from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Manhattan and New York City in real traffic. - [LaGuardia Airport parking, unpacked: stacked garages vs. economy lots vs. off‑site shuttles](https://airport.flights/notes/lga-parking) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-06-18 Parking at New York’s LaGuardia Airport? See how garages, economy lots and off‑site options compare on price, time and convenience. - [Every U.S. Centurion Lounge I keep returning to, ranked](https://airport.flights/notes/centurion-lounges-ranked-2026) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-06-08 Eight Centurion lounges, 18 messy months of U.S. flying, and which ones are now worth your Amex fee. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/LGA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/lga/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/lga/departures — HTML page with live departures