LaGuardia AirportLIVE DATALow Traffic

Traffic Score

25.4%

Current congestion

Location

New York

United States

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FAA Operational Status

MEDIUM DELAYS

Delay Causes

Traffic Management Initiative - Metering - Traffic Volume

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LaGuardia Airport

TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Tuesday0 / 3 Open

Checkpoint 17

TB-CHK

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Checkpoint 18

TC-CHK

4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

Terminal TA

Terminal A Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 12:04 AM

Total Queue Time Estimate

Combined

Security

min

Immigration

min

Total

min

Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding

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LaGuardia Airport has 3 terminals with security checkpoints. You can often use a checkpoint in another terminal and walk airside to your gate.

Your terminal:

Terminal A

Fast(under 15 min)

Fast

Open now

Slowest

Terminal B

Moderate(15-30 min)

Moderate

Open now

Fastest

Terminal C

Fast(under 15 min)

Fast

Open now

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Best Time to Arrive

Early morning

Before 7 AM

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Evening rush

4-6 PM

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Current Wait Times

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Low25.4%

Security

Fast(under 15 min)✨

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Immigration

Fast(under 15 min)

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Traffic Score94

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LGA Airport FAQs

For LaGuardia Airport in New York, arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Current wait times show approximately 11 minutes for security and 8 minutes for immigration, so plan accordingly.

The queue index at LaGuardia Airport indicates overall airport congestion levels based on security, immigration, and check-in wait times. A low queue index (under 30%) means smooth operations, moderate (30-70%) suggests normal traffic, and high (over 70%) indicates busy conditions with longer waits.

LaGuardia Airport offers various amenities including TSA PreCheck and Clear for expedited security, lounges, dining and shopping, currency exchange, free WiFi, and ground transportation options. Premium travelers can access airline lounges with Priority Pass or credit card memberships.

Terminal connections at LaGuardia Airport vary by airport. Most large airports offer free shuttle services, AirTrain or automated people movers, and walking paths. Check the airport map or information desk for the fastest route between terminals.