LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Last Updated
Jun 15, 08:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
08:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
13 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGA 150851Z 30013KT 10SM FEW018 SCT070 BKN120 BKN250 22/19 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP009 60002 T02170194 55015 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,821 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,021 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,021 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 12,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 13 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
389 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,234 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLGA 150842Z 1509/1612 32009KT P6SM SCT035 BKN100 FM151300 33013G20KT P6SM SCT045 FM160100 33011KT P6SM FEW045 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
13:00Z FM151300
+4h
VFR 330° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 32°
0.5 kt 13.0 kt
92° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
H1/H1 60 ft 60 ft ASP
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLGA

7,295 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.7%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
7%
LIFR
3%

LaGuardia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.7%
N
10.6%
S
16.5%
W
14.4%
NE
15.6%
NW
19.4%
SE
2.9%
SW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -15°C to 35°C
-15°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

June November May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,295 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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
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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.