KLGA

VFR

LAGUARDIA

NEW YORK · NEW YORK

Elev
20.7'
Longest RWY
7,002'04/22
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:51Z
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Before you fly into KLGA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,020.7'
MSL · field 20.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KLGA

Current METAR

Observed 16:51Z

KLGA 271651Z 04007KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01720033
Wind
040° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-144 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
4 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
LGA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANTHONY VERO
Address
HANGAR #7, THIRD FLOOR, FLUSHING NY 11371

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP
NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 7 kt
RWY 04
020°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 020° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,021 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored20° / 200°7,002 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
13/31110° / 290°7,002 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
047,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 4-box right(3.14°)MALSR80', bldg, 2950' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 34
227,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF1
137,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 4-box left(3.1°)MALSR
317,002'7,002'7,002'7,002'PAPI 4-box right(3°)95', bldg, 2750' from thr, 510' R of cntrln, slope 26

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 4

RWY 04
LD · CAT I
LGA
110.5
RWY 13
LD · CAT I
GDI
108.5
RWY 22
LD · CAT I
URD
110.5
RWY 31
LE · CAT I
PZV
108.5
COPTER ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KLGA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Taxiways F and D west of taxiway BB are closed to aircraft with wingspans in excess of 125 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 04/22 has a northeast 1776 feet portion of the runway that is a deck over water. Runway friction may be different than the remaining portion of the runway during winter weather.Show FAA
  • Magnetic anomalies may affect compass heading when using extension runways 13 and 22 for takeoff.Show FAA
  • An obstruction sign structure of unknown height at 39 feet above ground level is located 500 feet east of the runway 4/22 centerline and 4800 feet south of the runway 13/31 centerline.Show FAA
  • Taxiways G, P, R, and U concrete decks are restricted to 5-knot turns and 10 knots straight.Show FAA
  • Special air traffic rules under Part 93 apply. This is a high density airport. Prior reservation is required. See the Aeronautical Information Manual.Show FAA
  • Overhead passenger bridges on the north side of Terminal B provide 50-foot tail height clearance when on the taxilane centerline.Show FAA
  • Boeing 767-400 aircraft are restricted to 10 knots on taxiways DD, Z, B, and AA.Show FAA
  • Aircraft operations and taxiway weight restrictions exist for Airplane Design Group III and Airplane Design Group IV. Contact LaGuardia Airport operations at 718-533-3700 for more information.Show FAA
  • Runway 13/31 has a northwest 944 feet portion of the runway that is a deck over water. Runway friction may be different than the remaining portion of the runway during winter weather.Show FAA
  • A coded transponder is required. Visual flight rules reservation information is available on the Automatic Terminal Information Service.Show FAA
  • Runway status lights are in operation.Show FAA
  • Flocks of birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For noise abatement restrictions call 212-435-3782 during normal business hours.Show FAA
  • Ship masts are located in the approach to runway 31.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 577/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22The pavement classification number value is 530/F/A/X/T for runway 04/22.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There is an 11-foot fence 245 feet right of the runway 04 end.Show FAA
  • 13The precision approach path indicator for runway 13 is unusable 8 degrees left of centerline and 9 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 31_EMASThe Engineered Materials Arresting System is 215 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 31.Show FAA
  • 13_EMASThe Engineered Materials Arresting System is partially damaged resulting in reduced arresting capability. The Engineered Materials Arresting System is 327 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 13.Show FAA
  • 04_EMASThe Engineered Materials Arresting System is 215 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 04.Show FAA
  • 22_EMASThe Engineered Materials Arresting System is 272 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERPort Authority of New York and New Jersey.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe leasee operates the airport. The property is owned by the City of New York.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KLGA

Answer card
ICAO
KLGA
Name
LAGUARDIA
Location
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Elevation
20.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,020.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 7,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
4
Published frequencies
36
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

LaGuardia Airport is in New York, New York. Field elevation is 20.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. Both are 7,002 ft long. The tower is open 24 hours. The field sits under Part 93 special air traffic rules, so this is a high-density airport with a prior reservation requirement. Check current procedures before you go.

Runway 04/22 and runway 13/31 both have ILS approaches available. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives you something different. That puts the pattern at about 1,021 ft MSL based on the published field elevation. The on-field FBO is Modern Aviation. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the published runway and taxiway notes. Taxiways G, P, R and U have tight turn and straight-speed limits. Taxiways F and D west of BB are closed to aircraft with wingspans over 125 ft. Runway 04/22 also has a deck-over-water section on the northeast end, so winter braking can vary there. Magnetic anomalies are also noted on extension runways 13 and 22. This is a busy Class B environment. Get the current Chart Supplement and coordinate closely with ATC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLGA?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC assigns otherwise. That is about 1,021 ft MSL at KLGA.
Does KLGA have ILS approaches?
Yes. KLGA has 4 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 04, 13, 22 and 31.
What is the longest runway at KLGA?
The longest runway at KLGA is 7,002 ft. Both runways 04/22 and 13/31 are 7,002 ft long.
What are the tower hours at KLGA?
The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which FBO is on the field at KLGA?
Modern Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is KLGA a high-density airport with reservation requirements?
Yes. The published remarks say Part 93 special air traffic rules apply. Prior reservation is required. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KLGA that matter for a first arrival?
Yes. Taxiways G, P, R and U have 5-knot turn limits. They also have 10-knot straight limits. Taxiways F and D west of BB are closed to aircraft with wingspans over 125 ft.
Are there any runway surface or braking notes for KLGA?
Runway 04/22 has a northeast 1,776 ft section that is a deck over water. Friction may differ from the rest of the runway in winter weather. The remarks also note EMAS at the departure ends of 13, 22 and 31.

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