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KLGA · LGA

LaGuardia Airport

New York, New YorkElevation 21 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 7,002 ft

H1
Dimensions
45 x 45 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
RWY H1
04/22
Dimensions
7,002 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0432°T
Landing length (LDA)7,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22212°T
Landing length (LDA)7,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
13/31
Dimensions
7,002 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 13122°T
Landing length (LDA)7,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 31302°T
Landing length (LDA)7,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

LaGuardia Airport is in New York, New York. Field elevation 21 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerANTHONY VERO
Manager phone718-533-3401
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKLGA / LGA
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)NEW YORK
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.7772, -73.8726
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118
NEW YORK APP
APP
132.7
NEW YORK APP
APP
125.95
ATIS
ATIS
121.875
CLNC DEL
CLD
120.4
NEW YORK DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
118.7
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TWYS G, P, R & U CONCRETE DECK RSTD TO 5KT TURNS; 10KTS STRAIGHT.
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 215 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 04.
›+11 FT FENCE 245 FT RIGHT OF RWY END.
›PAPI RWY 13 UNUSBL 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN AND 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›PCR VALUE: 577/F/B/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 530/F/A/X/T
›PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.
›EMAS PARTIALLY DAMAGED RESULTING IN REDUCED ARRESTING CAPABILITY. ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 327 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 13.
›MAG ANOMALIES MAY AFFECT COMPASS HDG WHEN USING EXTENSION RWYS 13 & 22 FOR TKOF.
›ACFT OPS & TWY WT RSTRNS EXIST FOR ADG-III & ADG-IV. PLEASE CTC LGA ARPT OPS AT 718-533-3700 FOR MORE INFO.
›RWY 04/22: NE 1776 FT OF RWY IS A DECK OVR WTR; RWY FRICTION MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN RMNG PTN OF RWY DURG WINT WX.
›RWY 13/31: NW 944 FT OF RWY IS A DECK OVR WTR; RWY FRICTION MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN RMNG PTN OF RWY DURG WINT WX.
›OVHD PAX BRIDGES ON N SIDE OF TERMINAL B PRVD 50 FT TAIL HGT CLNC WHEN ON TAXILANE CNTRLN.
›SPECIAL AIR TFC RULES-PART 93; HIGH DENSITY ARPT; PRIOR RSVN RQRD; SEE AIM.
›RUNWAY STATUS LIGHTS IN OPERATION.
›OBST SIGN STRUCTURE UNKN (39 AGL) 500 FT E RWY 4/22 CNTRLN & 4800 FT S RWY 13/31 CNTRLN.
›TWYS F & D WEST OF TWY BB CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS IN EXCESS OF 125 FT.
›B767-400 ACFT RSTRD TO 10 KTS ON TWYS DD, Z, B & AA.
›FOR NOISE ABATEMENT RSTRNS CALL 212-435-3782 DURG NML BUS HRS.
›SHIP MASTS IN APCH RWY 31.
›CODED TRANSPONDER RQRD. VFR RSVN INFO AVBL ON ATIS.
›FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›LEASEE. PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 215 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 31.
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 272 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 22.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KLGA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KLGA have a METAR?
Yes. KLGA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KLGA have a TAF?
When KLGA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KLGA?
KLGA sits at 21 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KLGA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.