LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Last Updated
Aug 8, 03:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
03:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGA 080351Z 22006KT 10SM FEW010 SCT180 BKN250 24/22 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02440222

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 18,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,021 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,021 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,021 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

LaGuardia Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 6 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 26 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 13:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-92 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 993 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLGA 080346Z 0804/0906 VRB05KT P6SM FEW010 SCT035 BKN100 FM080600 26005KT P6SM SCT007 SCT150 BKN200 TEMPO 0809/0813 BKN007 FM081300 26008KT P6SM FEW035 SCT150 FM081700 25011G18KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 0820/0824 3SM TSRA BKN040CB FM090000 22007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
06:00Z FM080600
+2h
VFR 260° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Ceiling: 700 ft
13:00Z FM081300
+9h
VFR 260° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
13/31 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
0.8 kt 5.9 kt
98° angle
H1/H1 60 ft 60 ft ASP
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLGA

8,666 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.6%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
2.6%

LaGuardia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are August, June, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.3%
N
10%
S
17.6%
W
13.8%
NE
15.8%
NW
19.4%
SE
3.1%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -15°C to 39°C
-15°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

August June November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,666 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 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.