Laguardia Airport Arrivals (LGA)

Flight Arrivals at Laguardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport adopted its current name from Fiorello La Guardia, which was the mayor of New York City back in 1953 when the airport was built. Today the LGA Airport is a hub for American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. LaGuardia Airport is the third busiest airport serving New York City and the twentieth busiest in the United States. In 2019, the airport handled 31,084,894 passengers.

LaGuardia Airport Ground Transportation

LaGuardia Airport is located approximately 9.1 miles/14.6 km east of downtown Manhattan in New York City.

Passengers traveling to and from LaGuardia Airport can find simple and comfortable transfer opportunities, including:

• Buses: Passengers will find several bus connections from LaGuardia Airport. New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses offer a great variety of bus services between LaGuardia Airport, Manhattan, Queens, and beyond with connection to the subway, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad. The MTA bus service operates the following bus lines; Q47, Q48, Q70 SBS, Q72, and M60 SBS. The bus stops are located outside each of the terminal buildings. A one-way trip on MTA buses or subways costs $2.75. 
• Taxis: Taxis are available at the airport. Visitors will find the taxi stand directly in front of the Arrivals Hall of all four passenger terminals. A taxi trip from LaGuardia Airport to New York City takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic. All taxi services at LaGuardia Airport are metered taxi services. 
• Subway: There is no direct train or subway connection from LaGuardia Airport. However, from Terminal A at LGA Airport, passengers have different options. They can take the Q48 bus, with a connection to the 7 subway line, at 111 St/Roosevelt Ave. Alternatively, they can take the Q47 bus, with a connection to the 7, E, F, M, R subway lines, at 74 St/Roosevelt Ave.  Finally, they can choose to take the M60 SBS to Manhattan. See more about getting to the subway from LaGuardia Airport.
• Airport Shuttles: Travelers can find various hotels and resorts that provide a shuttle service for your disposal to get you to and from LGA Airport.
• Car Rental Companies: All visitors can book a rental vehicle through one of the car rental companies that serve LaGuardia Airport.

All visitors can easily get to and from LaGuardia Airport by road. Travelers will find the main road Grand Central Pkwy just outside the airport terminal. Driving west on the main road will connect you with FDR Dr, which will bring you to downtown Manhattan. Driving east on the main road will take you to the highway for your further destination. The travel time from downtown Manhattan to the airport is approximately 22 minutes depending on traffic.

The address of LaGuardia Airport can be found below:

LaGuardia Airport
Queens
NY 11371
United States

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact LaGuardia Airport by telephone at +1 718-533-3400.

Drop-off and pick-up of passengers at LaGuardia Airport

All visitors at LaGuardia Airport can find easily accessible drop-off and pick-up areas.

If you are going to pick up or drop off a passenger at LGA you can use the pick-up/drop-off zone named B Wait Area. It is located close to Terminal A. The first three hours of parking in the B Wait Area are free. However, the driver needs to remain in the car at all times. Therefore, you can wait until your arriving passenger has left the aircraft, collected their baggage, and is ready to be picked up before driving to the terminal. For more information on how to access the pick-up and drop-off areas please visit this website.

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact the airport staff at LGA Airport on telephone number: (347) 468-3928.

LaGuardia Airport - Special Need Services

LaGuardia Airport provides assistance to travelers with disabilities or reduced mobility (PRM). Passengers can find allocated staff to help provide assistance to passengers with disabilities every day of the year, at LGA Airport. However, it is highly recommended that any passenger who may require additional assistance contact the airline company or travel agency before arriving at the airport.

The dedicated staff at LaGuardia Airport can assist any passenger with all the necessary requirements, such as getting to and from the aircraft through the airport, purchasing food, beverages, or tax-free items, and getting to the restroom. You can also find the Customer Care Representatives at the airport, who will be ready to help you with any questions you might have. Look for them in their red jackets.

The airport has the following equipment for passengers with special needs:

• Specially equipped restrooms are accessible throughout the terminals.
• Water fountains are accessible throughout the terminals for passengers in wheelchairs.
• Different pet relief areas for all service animals. Please look for the pet relief symbol in designated areas at the terminal.