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• Region: North America
• Country/State: United States (New York)
• City/Town: New York City (Queens)
• Website: https://www.laguardiaairport.com
• Type of Airport: Domestic-focused international (primarily domestic with limited international services)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: LGA
o ICAO: KLGA
• Terminals:
– Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal – Delta shuttle & regional services)
– Terminal B (Central Terminal – multi-airline)
– Terminal C (Delta Air Lines hub)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~32.4 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey parking garages connected to terminals
• Long-term: Long-stay parking with shuttle services; advance booking available
• Valet: No airport-operated valet parking
Hotel
• On site:
– No terminal-integrated hotel
• Nearby:
– Multiple hotels in Queens and along Grand Central Parkway with shuttle access
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Extensive modern dining options following terminal redevelopment, including New York–branded outlets
• Bars: Licensed bars and lounges across Terminals B and C
• Lounges: Delta Sky Clubs, American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminal B)
• Duty-free shops: Limited duty-free due to predominantly domestic operations
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, convenience stores and pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline service desks instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desks and Port Authority lost & found service
• Car rental: Major US car-rental brands on site with consolidated rental facility access
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services, MTA buses; AirTrain connection under development
• Baby/parent room: Nursing rooms and family restrooms throughout terminals
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi airport-wide; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities available at nearby hotels
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited grooming services
• Other facilities: Medical services, prayer/quiet rooms, art installations reflecting NYC culture
• Biometric check-in: Biometric boarding used by select airlines on eligible routes
• Biometric customs: Automated Passport Control kiosks and biometric CBP processing for eligible international arrivals
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance available; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free terminals following complete redevelopment
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminals
• TSA Cares assistance programme available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Terminal transport systems designed with tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 04/22
• Runway 13/31
Length/Width
• 04/22: ~2,134 m × 46 m (7,001 ft × 150 ft)
• 13/31: ~2,134 m × 46 m (7,001 ft × 150 ft)
• Short runway lengths impose aircraft performance and range constraints
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces to improve wet-weather braking performance
• High-capacity drainage systems mitigate hydroplaning risk
• Detailed specifications published in the FAA Airport/Facility Directory
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on both runways
• CAT I operations standard
• No CAT II/III capability due to runway geometry and airspace constraints
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual approach guidance
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GPS-based) SIDs and STARs
• FAA surface surveillance and ASDE-X ground movement systems
Low-visibility operations
– FAA Low Visibility Operations procedures in place
– CAT I operations during fog, snow and rain
– Enhanced ATC separation and surface monitoring applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by the operator
• OTP influenced by:
– Severe weather (snowstorms, thunderstorms)
– High runway utilisation with short runways
– Congestion in the New York terminal airspace
Airfield restrictions
• Strict slot controls administered by the FAA
• Night-time operational restrictions
• Noise abatement procedures due to dense urban surroundings
• Weight, range and aircraft-type limitations common
Aircraft maintenance
• Limited aircraft maintenance capability on site
• Line maintenance available for major carriers
• Heavy maintenance conducted at airline hubs elsewhere in the US
• Oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Port Authority of New York & New Jersey targets net-zero carbon emissions for airport operations by 2050
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power to reduce aircraft APU usage
• All-new terminals built with energy-efficient systems, LED lighting and advanced HVAC
• Waste reduction, recycling and landfill-diversion programs implemented
Renewable energy use
• Renewable electricity procurement through utility supply agreements
• Limited on-site solar due to space constraints
• Energy efficiency is primary emissions-reduction lever
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available regionally on an airline-driven basis
• No airport-mandated SAF blending requirement at LaGuardia
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Environmental management focused on stormwater quality and Flushing Bay protection
• Wildlife hazard management balancing safety and environmental stewardship
• Environmental impact assessments mandatory for all redevelopment projects
Sustainable transportation
• Emphasis on public buses, shared mobility and high-occupancy vehicle use
• AirTrain LGA project planned to reduce private vehicle dependence
• Electrification of airport-owned vehicle fleets underway
• EV charging infrastructure available in parking facilities
Green building design
• Complete terminal redevelopment delivered to high sustainability standards
• Use of natural light, high-performance glazing and efficient HVAC systems
• Lifecycle carbon reduction embedded in construction and operations
• Sustainability criteria applied across all Port Authority capital projects
