4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Expect nicer concessions, art and passenger amenities compared with the pre-redevelopment airport.”
Lin Den5★ on Google
Airports / New York / LGA
Large airport · LGA
LaGuardia Airport.
New York, New York · 21 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
33,522 ratings
0
Operators based
21
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
New York, New YorkELEV 21 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
33,522
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
21
Field elevation
feet above sea level
5
Nearest alternate
nm to TSS
Field standing
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
East 34th Street Heliport (TSS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
LaGuardia Airport (KLGA / LGA) sits in New York, New York, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 21 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list LGA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are East 34th Street Heliport (TSS, 5 nm), New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS, 5 nm), and West 30th Street Heliport (JRA, 6 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,002-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LGA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Manhattan and New York City. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LGA to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KLGA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation LaGuardia
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGeneral Manager, Erwin Bobb ebobb@modern-aviation.com Time is of the essence, even in a city that never sleeps. That is why Modern Aviation La Guardia is here to get you on your way into the city quickly, easily, and safely. Whether you have business or pleasure on your mind, New York City never disappoints.
- Fuel
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.7
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Instead use MTA bus routes (notably the Q70 LaGuardia Link and M60 SBS) that connect to subway/LIRR/Long Island Rail Road hubs — the Q70 provides a fast,…”
Lin Den5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The terminals are now modern, clean, and very welcoming.”
SHN TR5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for LaGuardia Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLGA
IATA
LGA
FAA / Local
LGA
Elevation
21 ft
Coordinates
40.7772° N · 73.8726° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 21 ft, LGA sits lower than 88% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,002 ft
- 04/227,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/317,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,002 ft
LGA's 7,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmTSSEast 34th Street HeliportNew York
- 5nmNYSNew York Skyports Inc Seaplane BaseNew York
- 6nmJRAWest 30th Street HeliportNew York
- 9nmJFKJohn F. Kennedy International AirportNew York
- 10nmTEBTeterboro AirportTeterboro
- 14nmEWRNewark Liberty International AirportNewark
Location
Open the full mapKLGA · LaGuardia Airport · New York, NY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LGA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 154 nm | 45m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 198 nm | 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 636 nm | 1h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 663 nm | 1h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 901 nm | 2h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 955 nm | 2h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,198 nm | 3h 11m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,239 nm | 3h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LGA?
- LaGuardia Airport's longest paved runway is 7,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LGA?
- LaGuardia Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at LaGuardia Airport?
- One FBO serves LGA: Modern Aviation LaGuardia. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LGA?
- The closest alternate is East 34th Street Heliport (TSS), about 5 nm away, followed by New York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base (NYS) at 5 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LGA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 53m (636 nm), Nashville about 1h 57m (663 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 30m (901 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.