LaGuardia Airport (New York)

LGA KLGA United States
Mainly serves · New York

In Queens, about 13 km from Midtown, LaGuardia is the closest airport to Manhattan. It is primarily an airline airport and very congested: private jets need a prior reservation and have only one private terminal.

Traffic typeAirliner, Private jet (by reservation)
To city centre~30 min · 13 km
SlotsReservation required
Max runway2,134 m
Reservation required

LaGuardia is a high-density airport: every private flight must obtain a reservation in advance, and slots are scarce at peak hours.

Our advice

For a private jet, Teterboro or White Plains are usually simpler and faster. LaGuardia remains convenient for a connection with a domestic flight.

Facilities & services

Private terminal (FBO)
US customs on request
Closest to Manhattan

Destinations served

Technical information
Elevation6 m
Max runway2,134 m
Coordinates40.78°N, 73.87°W
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