LaGuardia Airport (KLGA)
Large airport · New York, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLGA |
| IATA | LGA |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°46'38" W 73°52'21" 40.77720, -73.87260 |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
LaGuardia Airport at a glance
LaGuardia Airport is a large airport in New York, New York, United States, known to airline systems as LGA. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLGA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,002 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLGA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to LaGuardia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | KJFK | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Teterboro Airport | KTEB | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | KEWR | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Republic Airport | KFRG | 39 km (21 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for LaGuardia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of LaGuardia Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about LaGuardia Airport
What is the ICAO code of LaGuardia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of LaGuardia Airport is KLGA, and its IATA code is LGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is LaGuardia Airport above sea level?
LaGuardia Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is LaGuardia Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7772, -73.8726 — in New York, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is John F. Kennedy International Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KLGA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLGA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at LaGuardia Airport?
LaGuardia Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,002 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.