LGA
La Guardia Airport
New York · United StatesICAO KLGA
La Guardia Airport (LGA) is an airport serving New York, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 40° 46' 37.9" N, 73° 52' 21.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 70 direct destinations served by 15 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
70
Airlines
15
Elevation ft
21/ 6m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LGA
ICAO Code
KLGA
City
New York
Country
United States
Elevation
21 ft
Local Time
12:30 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:40.7772°
Longitude:-73.8726°
Popular Routes from LGA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 762 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 313 kg | View |
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 324 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 133 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 357 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 146 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 733 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 301 kg | View |
| BNA | Nashville, United States | 764 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 314 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 1,620 mi | 3h 44m | medium-haul | 407 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,389 mi | 3h 18m | medium-haul | 349 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 502 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 206 kg | View |
| PBI | West Palm Beach, United States | 1,035 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 260 kg | View |
| STL | St. Louis, United States | 888 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 364 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LGA
15 active airlines serving La Guardia Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Pinnacle Airlines
9EUnited States
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to La Guardia Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy International Airport | JFK | New York | United States | 17 km |
| Teterboro Airport | TEB | Teterboro | United States | 18 km |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | Newark | United States | 27 km |
| Westchester County Airport | HPN | White Plains | United States | 35 km |
| Morristown Municipal Airport | MMU | Morristown | United States | 46 km |
| Long Island Mac Arthur Airport | ISP | Islip | United States | 65 km |
| Stewart International Airport | SWF | Newburgh | United States | 83 km |
| Trenton Mercer Airport | TTN | Trenton | United States | 97 km |
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CAKAkron
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 40° 46' 37.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 73° 52' 21.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 40.777199
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -73.872597
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 21 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for La Guardia Airport?
The IATA code for La Guardia Airport is LGA, and its ICAO code is KLGA. The airport is located in New York, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from LGA?
There are 70 direct destinations available from La Guardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States.
What airlines fly from LGA?
There are 15 airlines operating from LGA, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is La Guardia Airport in?
La Guardia Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of La Guardia Airport?
La Guardia Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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