LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), New York
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Overview
LaGuardia Airport, KLGA, sits roughly two nautical miles from midtown New York and ranks among the busiest airports in the FAA's Tier 1 classification, recording 355,770 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Its two runways, 04/22 and 13/31, each span 7,002 feet, and the field operates under Part 93 High Density Airport rules that require prior reservations for both IFR and VFR traffic. CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement are available onsite, supporting international business aviation traffic that accounted for 7,359 operations in the same year.
Runways
LaGuardia Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 7,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
LaGuardia Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
LaGuardia Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
LaGuardia Airport recorded 7,359 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KLGA is somewhat concentrated in the spring and fall shoulder months, with May recording the highest monthly count and February the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 767 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
LaGuardia Airport averages 9.3 days above 90°F in July, 19.9 freeze days in January and 2.1 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.4°F, and January the coldest, at 40.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
LaGuardia Airport has published operating constraints in eight categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Ship masts are present in the approach to runway 31.
Taxiways F and D west of taxiway BB are closed to aircraft with wingspans exceeding 125 feet.
Aircraft operations and taxiway weight restrictions exist for ADG-III and ADG-IV aircraft. Contact LGA Airport Operations for more information.
An 11-foot fence is located 245 feet to the right of the runway end.
The PAPI for runway 13 is unusable 8 degrees left of centerline and 9 degrees right of centerline.
Magnetic anomalies may affect compass heading when using the extension runways 13 and 22 for takeoff.
An obstruction sign structure of unknown height (39 feet AGL) is located 500 feet east of the runway 4/22 centerline and 4,800 feet south of the runway 13/31 centerline.
Runway status lights are in operation.
On runway 13/31, the northwest 944 feet of runway is a deck over water; runway friction may differ from the remaining portion of the runway during winter weather.
On runway 04/22, the northeast 1,776 feet of runway is a deck over water; runway friction may differ from the remaining portion of the runway during winter weather.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 215 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 04.
The EMAS at the departure end of runway 13 is partially damaged, resulting in reduced arresting capability. It measures 327 feet long by 170 feet wide.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 272 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 22.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 215 feet long by 170 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 31.
Noise abatement restrictions apply during normal business hours.
Flocks of birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 530/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 577/F/B/X/T
Special air traffic rules apply under Part 93 as a High Density Airport. Prior reservations are required; see the AIM for details.
Taxiways G, P, R, and U cross a concrete deck restricted to 5-knot turns and 10 knots straight.
A coded transponder is required. VFR reservation information is available on the ATIS.
B767-400 aircraft are restricted to 10 knots on taxiways DD, Z, B, and AA.
Overhead passenger bridges on the north side of Terminal B provide 50 feet of tail height clearance when on the taxilane centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
LaGuardia Airport has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is John F Kennedy International (KJFK), 9.29 NM southeast.
Part of the New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the High Density Traffic Airport reservation rule at KLGA?
LaGuardia Airport operates under Part 93 special air traffic rules as a designated High Density Airport. Prior reservations are required for operations, and dispatchers should consult the AIM for the current procedures. A coded transponder is required for all arrivals and departures. VFR reservation information is available through the airport ATIS broadcast. Crews should confirm slot status before filing, since arrival and departure flow at KLGA is managed under this reservation system rather than on a first-come basis.
How long are the runways at KLGA and are they equipped with arresting systems?
LaGuardia Airport, KLGA, has two paved runways, 04/22 and 13/31, each 7,002 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt-concrete surface. Both runway ends are equipped with Engineered Materials Arresting Systems, with EMAS beds ranging from 215 to 327 feet in length and 170 feet in width at each departure end. The EMAS at the departure end of runway 13 is noted as partially damaged, resulting in reduced arresting capability at that location. Crews planning operations at high weights should factor this into their runway analysis.
Are there taxiway width or weight restrictions for larger aircraft at KLGA?
LaGuardia Airport imposes several taxiway restrictions tied to aircraft size and weight class. Taxiways F and D west of taxiway BB are closed to aircraft with wingspans exceeding 125 feet. B767-400 aircraft are limited to 10 knots on taxiways DD, Z, B, and AA, and taxiways G, P, R, and U cross a concrete deck restricted to 5-knot turns and 10 knots straight. Separate aircraft operations and taxiway weight restrictions apply for ADG-III and ADG-IV aircraft, and crews should contact LGA Airport Operations directly for specifics before operating at higher weight categories.
Does KLGA have customs and immigration services onsite?
LaGuardia Airport has CBP inspection services available onsite along with a USDA compliance agreement, according to the airport data on file. This places customs processing directly at the field rather than requiring a diversion to a nearby port of entry. Crews arriving internationally should still confirm applicable procedures and any advance notice requirements with CBP directly, since onsite availability describes the service location rather than specific operating hours. This arrangement is a key operational feature for international business aviation traffic routing through the New York area via KLGA.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KLGA and does it vary by season?
According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, LaGuardia Airport recorded 7,359 business aviation operations against a total of 355,770 annual operations, reflecting the airport's role as a primarily commercial hub in the New York metro area. Monthly business aviation activity fluctuates through the year, with May showing the highest count at 767 operations and February the lowest at 503. Traffic builds through spring, dips in summer, and rises again into the fall months. Dispatchers scheduling business aviation movements at KLGA should account for this seasonal variation alongside the Part 93 reservation requirement.