Large airport · New York, United States
LaGuardia Airport
As of 2023, it was the third-busiest airport in the New York metropolitan area behind Kennedy and Newark airports, and the 19th-busiest in the United States by passenger volume. Its IATA code is LGA. Its ICAO code is KLGA. It has 2 runways, longest 7,002 ft (ASP). Elevation 21 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | New York, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LGA |
| ICAO code | KLGA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 7,002 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 21 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 40.7772° N, 73.8726° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What LaGuardia Airport is known for
As of 2023, it was the third-busiest airport in the New York metropolitan area behind Kennedy and Newark airports, and the 19th-busiest in the United States by passenger volume.
History
The facility was established in 1929 and began operating as a public airport in 1939. In response, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) in 2015 announced a multibillion-dollar reconstruction of the airport's passenger infrastructure, which was completed in January 2025.
Official website: https://www.laguardiaairport.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to LaGuardia Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Central Park · United States · 4.9 miles away
- Grand Central Terminal · United States · 5.7 miles away
- Empire State Building · United States · 6.2 miles away
- Brooklyn Bridge · United States · 8.1 miles away
- Statue of Liberty · United States · 10.9 miles away
- Liberty Bell · United States · 88.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to LaGuardia Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Hamilton Grange National Memorial · United States · 5.0 miles away
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park · United States · 5.0 miles away
- Gantry Plaza State Park · United States · 5.0 miles away
- Riverbank State Park · United States · 5.5 miles away
- Roberto Clemente State Park · United States · 5.9 miles away
- Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park · United States · 6.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
East 34th Street Heliport
5.7 miles awayNew York Skyports Inc Seaplane Base
6.0 miles awayWest 30th Street Heliport
7.2 miles awayDowntown Skyport Heliport
8.9 miles away
John F. Kennedy International Airport
10.7 miles awayMore airports in United States
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Frequently asked questions
What is LaGuardia Airport?
As of 2023, it was the third-busiest airport in the New York metropolitan area behind Kennedy and Newark airports, and the 19th-busiest in the United States by passenger volume.
What is the airport code for LaGuardia Airport?
LaGuardia Airport — its IATA code is LGA and its ICAO code is KLGA.
Where is LaGuardia Airport located?
LaGuardia Airport serves New York, United States. Its coordinates are 40.7772° N, 73.8726° W.
What is the history of LaGuardia Airport?
The facility was established in 1929 and began operating as a public airport in 1939. In response, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) in 2015 announced a multibillion-dollar reconstruction of the airport's passenger infrastructure, which was completed in January 2025.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3643
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.