LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Last Updated
Apr 18, 05:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
05:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGA 180551Z 03004KT 10SM FEW010 FEW250 13/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01280111 10183 20122 53013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,021 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 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 few clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft, few at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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 30 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: Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.

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: -327 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLGA 180524Z 1806/1912 08005KT P6SM FEW010 SCT050 SCT250 FM181500 10008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT050 FM182300 14010KT P6SM BKN012 FM190300 13007KT 3SM BR OVC012 FM190400 10005KT 2SM BR OVC007 PROB30 1906/1912 1SM -SHRA BR BKN005 OVC007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM181500
+9h
VFR 100° 8 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
Active: 04
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 32°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
13/31 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
0.1 kt 4.0 kt
92° angle
H1/H1 60 ft 60 ft ASP
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLGA

5,768 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.3%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
3%

LaGuardia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
15.6%
E
5.6%
SE
2.4%
S
15.7%
SW
10.4%
W
16.3%
NW
19.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

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 5,768 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.