LGA Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 91%, arrivals slightly better at 95%. Late morning flights ran 17 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from LGA. 91% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 96%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 79%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at LGA
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at LGA with 43% on-time. WestJet runs 25%. That is a 18-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
LGA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at LaGuardia Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 17-point swing at LGA. The late morning block runs at 96%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 94%. Hit 70% around 5pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 30-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 9 points better on departures (74% vs 65%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
LGA has been bouncing between 20% and 87%. Best day was Aug 25 at 87%. Worst was Sep 3 at 20%. The norm is 59-65%, which is just how LGA runs. Today's 91% is a good day by LGA standards.
About LGA Delays
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is currently running on time with 91% on-time departures and 95% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
LaGuardia Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
LaGuardia Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) and HPN (Westchester County Airport). When LGA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from LaGuardia Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.