LGA Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 45%, arrivals better at 84%. Early morning flights ran 54 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 83%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at LGA. Only 45% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 83%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 29%. That is a 54-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 17 miles away and running 61% today. If your route is available from both airports, EWR is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at LGA
Japan Airlines is the most reliable carrier at LGA with 60% on-time. WestJet runs 18%. That is a 42-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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 54-point swing at LGA. The early morning block runs at 83%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 66%. 12am is where it broke down, dropping to 0%. Currently at 45%, well below the morning numbers. A 100-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (60% vs 67%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
LGA has been bouncing between 25% and 89%. Best day was Apr 22 at 89%. Worst was May 22 at 25%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how LGA runs. Today's 45% is well below the norm.
About LGA Delays
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is currently experiencing significant delays with 45% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
LaGuardia Airport has averaged 60% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.