LGA Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 39%. Late morning flights ran 88 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 88-point swing at LGA. The late morning block runs at 88%. 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 88%. 4am is where it broke down, dropping to 0%. Currently at 39%, well below the morning numbers. A 96-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 15 points from last week (53% vs 68%). Arrivals down 14 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
LGA has been bouncing between 38% and 87%. Best day was Feb 19 at 87%. Worst was Mar 12 at 38%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how LGA runs. Today's 39% is well below the norm.
About LGA Delays
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is currently experiencing significant delays with 39% on-time departures and 41% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
LaGuardia Airport has averaged 53% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport), HPN (Westchester County Airport), ISP (Long Island MacArthur Airport) and SWF (New York Stewart International 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.