LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
09:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
3 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGA 040951Z 21003KT 10SM SCT045 BKN075 04/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP227 T00440022 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,521 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,521 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-272 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,587 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLGA 040833Z 0409/0512 VRB05KT 3SM BR BKN007 OVC020 FM041300 32005KT 5SM BR FEW006 BKN020 FM041600 36004KT P6SM FEW020 SCT250 FM042000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM050400 VRB02KT 6SM BR SCT008 BKN100 BKN250 FM050700 VRB02KT 3SM BR BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM041300
+3h
MVFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
VFR 360° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM042000
+10h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LGA
04
22 ✈️
13
31
H1
H1

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 32°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
13/31 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
0.1 kt 3.0 kt
88° angle
H1/H1 60 ft 60 ft ASP
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLGA

4,555 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
11%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
2%

LaGuardia Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
15.9%
E
5.4%
SE
2.1%
S
11.6%
SW
10.5%
W
18.9%
NW
20.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.4°C
Range: -15°C to 29°C
-15°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

November September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,555 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

LaGuardia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLGA
IATA Code: LGA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: New York
Country: US
Latitude: 40.777199°
Longitude: -73.872597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway H1/H1
Length: 60 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About LaGuardia Airport

Overview

LaGuardia Airport serves as a critical commercial airport located in New York City, situated at 40.777199, -73.872597 with an elevation of 21 feet mean sea level. As a large airport, it plays a significant role in the New York metropolitan area's transportation infrastructure, handling substantial commercial passenger traffic.

Flying Conditions

Located at a low elevation of 21 feet, LaGuardia experiences variable weather conditions typical of the northeastern United States. The airport's coastal proximity can result in frequent low visibility and wind-related challenges, particularly during seasonal transition periods.

Notable Features

LaGuardia features three runways: two primary runways (04/22 and 13/31) measuring 7000 feet in length, and a smaller runway (H1/H1) of 60 feet. The airport's geographic location in a dense urban environment requires precise navigation and adherence to established approach procedures.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations given the airport's coastal positioning, with runway selections likely influenced by prevailing wind directions. The multiple runway configurations (7000ft ASP runways) provide operational flexibility for different wind and traffic conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.