LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Last Updated
May 15, 06:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
06:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
11 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGA 150651Z 30011KT 10SM BKN110 11/06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP080 T01110056

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,021 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

LaGuardia Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
179 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -296 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLGA 150523Z 1506/1612 32008KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060 FM151300 34011KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050 FM151600 32014G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM160000 34010KT P6SM BKN050 FM160300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
13:00Z FM151300
+6h
VFR 340° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
16:00Z FM151600
+9h
VFR 320° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

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°
0.4 kt 11.0 kt
92° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
H1/H1 60 ft 60 ft ASP
5.5 kt 9.5 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

6,500 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.6%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
3%

LaGuardia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.1 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 May, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
15.6%
E
5.8%
SE
3%
S
16.7%
SW
10%
W
14.7%
NW
19.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

May November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,500 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

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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.