LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
10:51Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLGA 041051Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT180 BKN250 27/21 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02670211 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
SCT 18,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,021 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,021 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 25,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 27 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 20 knots. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
59 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,504 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLGA 040831Z 0409/0512 29006KT P6SM SCT150 FM041400 28010KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM041900 28011G18KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250 PROB30 0420/0424 27020G35KT 3SM TSRA BKN040CB FM050000 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 0500/0506 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM050600 28008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM041900
+8h
VFR 280° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z PROB30
+9h
MVFR 270° 20 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
32° angle
13/31 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 122°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
122° angle
H1/H1 60 ft 60 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLGA

7,797 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.1%
MVFR
10%
IFR
7%
LIFR
2.8%

LaGuardia Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.1% of the time. 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 July, June, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.5%
N
10.3%
S
17.3%
W
14.2%
NE
15.3%
NW
19.5%
SE
2.9%
SW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -15°C to 35°C
-15°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

July June November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,797 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.