LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Statistics

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Page last updated: 28 September 2026

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is New York City’s main air hub for business and short-haul flights.1 It is situated in Queens, approximately 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan and links the Northeast with destinations across the United States.

How many passengers pass through LaGuardia Airport each year?

Over 32 million passengers pass through LaGuardia Airport (LGA) each year.1

  • In 2025, LGA handled 32.79 million passengers, down approximately 2% from 2024 and 5% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels.1
  • In 2024, LGA handled 33.54 million passengers, up approximately 4% from 2023 and 8% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels.2
  • Annual passenger traffic reached 32.38 million in 2023, continuing the recovery from pandemic lows.1 There were 29.09 million travelers in 2022 and 15.60 million in 2021.
  • Before the pandemic, 31.08 million passengers traveled through LGA in 2019, which dropped to 8.25 million in 2020 during the pandemic low.1
LaGuardia Airport Passenger Numbers by YearTotal passengers, 2014–2025Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Annual Airport Traffic Report10M20M30M40M8.25M33.54M201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025YearTotal passengers

How many passengers have passed through LaGuardia Airport in 2026?

Approximately 20.94 million passengers passed through LaGuardia Airport (LGA) from January to August 2026, down about 3.7% from the same period in 2025.3

  • LGA handled 19.82 million domestic passengers (95%) and 1.12 million international passengers (5%) through August 2026. Domestic traffic fell about 4%, while international traffic rose about 1.6%.3
  • May was the busiest month of 2026 so far, with 2.83 million passengers.3
  • The airport handled 229,378 flights from January to August 2026, down about 2.5% from the same period in 2025.3
  • LGA processed 3,690 tons of cargo through August 2026, down about 1% year over year.3
LaGuardia Airport Monthly Passengers and Flights (2026)
MonthPassengers (2026)Passengers (2025)Change vs 2025Flights (2026)
January2,261,5132,341,351-3.4%27,357
February2,149,5782,179,046-1.4%25,538
March2,584,1632,700,360-4.3%28,363
April2,708,3502,785,536-2.8%30,840
May2,834,7192,981,490-4.9%30,629
June2,814,0532,865,431-1.8%29,275
July2,789,8442,890,845-3.5%28,363
August2,793,8263,005,996-7.1%29,013
January–August total20,936,04621,750,055-3.7%229,378

Source · Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Airport Traffic Data (revenue passengers). 2026 figures through August.

How many passengers passed through LaGuardia Airport in 2025?

Approximately 32.79 million passengers passed through LaGuardia Airport in 2025.1

  • LGA handled 31.16 million domestic passengers (95%) and 1.64 million international passengers (5%) of total airport traffic in 2025.1

How many passengers passed through LaGuardia Airport in 2024?

Approximately 33.54 million passengers passed through LaGuardia Airport in 2024.2

  • LGA handled 31.81 million domestic passengers (95%) and 1.73 million international passengers (5%) of total airport traffic in 2024.2

How many arrivals and departures occurred at LaGuardia Airport in 2025?

  • LaGuardia Airport processed approximately 16.40 million arriving passengers and 16.39 million departing passengers in 2025.13

How large is LaGuardia Airport?

LaGuardia Airport spans approximately 680 acres of land in Queens, New York.2

  • Runways: 2 (4-22 and 13-31)1
  • Terminals: 3 with 79 gates1
  • Parking: approximately 4,300 public parking spaces1

What is the number of aircraft operations at LaGuardia Airport each year?

Over 354,000 aircraft operations (including takeoffs and landings) occur at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) each year.1

  • In 2025, LGA handled 354,645 operations, up about 0.4% from 2024 and at 95% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.1
  • In 2024, LGA handled 353,061 operations, down approximately 2% from 2023 but at 94% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels.2
  • Annual aircraft operations reached 360,164 in 2023, continuing the recovery from pandemic lows, with 352,761 operations in 2022 and 178,950 in 2021.1
  • Before the pandemic, 374,078 operations occurred at LGA in 2019, which dropped to 139,354 in 2020 during the pandemic low.1
LaGuardia Airport Total Aircraft Operations by YearTakeoffs and landings, 2014–2025Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Annual Airport Traffic Report100K200K300K400K374,078139,354201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025YearTotal aircraft operations

Aircraft Operations by Type

  • Commuter flights made up the largest share of LaGuardia's 354,645 operations in 2025, with 185,156 (about 52%), followed by scheduled passenger flights with 160,768 (about 45%).1
  • Other operations, which include air taxi, business and private, government and helicopter flights, totaled 8,485 (about 2%), while non-revenue flights accounted for 232 and charter passenger flights for 4.1
LaGuardia Airport Aircraft Operations by Type (2019–2025)
Operations Type2019202020212022202320242025
Scheduled passenger179,48775,28395,688171,850174,607168,541160,768
Commuter182,50960,33076,842172,413177,162175,555185,156
Charter passenger251–41834
Non-revenue1639481284433284232
Other (air taxi, business and private, government, helicopters)11,8943,6466,3398,2107,9448,6788,485
Total374,078139,354178,950352,761360,164353,061354,645

Source · Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 2025 Annual Airport Traffic Report (domestic and international aircraft movements).

How much revenue does LaGuardia Airport generate?

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) generated $596.8 million in gross operating revenue in 2025, up about 3% from $579.4 million in 2024.45

  • Revenue has risen for five straight years since the pandemic low of $326.6 million in 20206, and 2025 was about 39% above pre-pandemic 2019 ($429.0 million).7
  • These figures exclude passenger facility charges, which the Port Authority reports separately.4
LaGuardia Airport revenue by year, 2014–2025Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, annual financial statements (gross operating revenues)$200M$400M$600M$326.55M$596.8M201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025YearGross operating revenue (USD)

Which is the busiest terminal at LaGuardia Airport?

Terminal B was the busiest terminal at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in 2025 with 16.93 million passengers.1

LaGuardia Airport Terminals by Passenger Volume (2025)

  • Terminal B: 16.93 million passengers1
  • Terminal C: 14.00 million passengers1
  • Terminal A: 1.86 million passengers1

Which airlines carry the most passengers at LaGuardia Airport?

Delta Air Lines carried the most passengers at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in 2025 with a 42.7% market share, followed by American Airlines at approximately 24.7%.1

Market Share by Airline at LGA (2025)

  • Delta Air Lines: 42.7% (14.00 million passengers)1
  • American Airlines: 24.7% (8.10 million passengers)1
  • Southwest Airlines: 9.5% (3.12 million passengers)1
  • United Airlines: 8.5% (2.77 million passengers)1
  • Spirit Airlines: 5.7% (1.86 million passengers)1
  • JetBlue Airways: 3.4% (1.12 million passengers)1
  • Other carriers: 5.6% (1.82 million passengers)1
LaGuardia Airport Market Share by Airline in 2025Share of total passengers (Other includes JetBlue Airways)Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Annual Airport Traffic ReportDelta Air Lines · 42.7%American Airlines · 24.7%Southwest Airlines · 9.5%United Airlines · 8.5%Spirit Airlines · 5.7%Other · 9%

What are the busiest routes at LaGuardia Airport?

The busiest domestic route from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is to Chicago O'Hare (ORD), with 1.38 million passengers in 2025.8

Top LaGuardia Domestic Routes by Passengers (2025)

International Passengers by Region (2025)

  • Canada: 1.60 million passengers (98% of international traffic)13
  • Caribbean and Bermuda: 31,875 passengers (2%)13

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What are the monthly trends in passenger traffic at LaGuardia Airport?

August was the peak month at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in 2025.1

  • August was the busiest month with approximately 3.01 million passengers, followed by May with 2.98 million, October with 2.90 million, July with 2.89 million, and June with 2.87 million.1
LaGuardia Airport Passenger Traffic by Month in 2025Total passengers per monthPort Authority of New York and New Jersey, Annual Airport Traffic Report1M2M3M4M2.18M3.01MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecMonthPassengers

How much cargo moves through LaGuardia Airport each year?

Over 5,400 tons of cargo move through LaGuardia Airport (LGA) each year.1

  • In 2025, LGA processed 5,468 tons of cargo, down approximately 5% from 2024 and 14% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.1
  • In 2024, LGA processed 5,749 tons of cargo, down approximately 5% from 2023 and 10% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.2
  • Annual cargo volumes reached 6,026 tons in 2023, a decrease from 6,662 tons in 2022.1
  • Before the pandemic, 6,376 tons of cargo moved through LGA in 2019, which dipped to 5,826 tons in 2020 during the pandemic.1
LaGuardia Airport Cargo Movement by YearRevenue freight in short tons, 2014–2025Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Annual Airport Traffic Report2K4K6K8K7,7215,468201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025YearTotal cargo (short tons)

How reliable is LaGuardia Airport?

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) achieved a 75% on-time departure rate in 2025, down from 80% in 2024.8

  • On-time arrivals (2025): 71% of flights8
  • Flight cancellations (2025): 3.04% of scheduled flights8
  • Average delay for delayed flights (2025): Departure 82.46 minutes and arrival 78.92 minutes8

How does LaGuardia Airport rank, and what awards has it won?

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) ranked as the 16th busiest airport in the United States by scheduled passengers on U.S. flights in 2025, out of 767 U.S. airports.8 It ranked 13th by scheduled departing flights.

LaGuardia Airport Awards and Recognition (2025)

  • Best U.S. Airport, Forbes Travel Guide: LaGuardia was named the best airport in the United States for the second consecutive year in the Verified Air Travel Awards, decided by a panel of 9,000 travel advisors and hospitality experts.9
  • Best Regional Airport in North America, Skytrax World Airport Awards: LaGuardia was named the best airport in North America for domestic and short-haul international travel, based on Skytrax's global airport customer survey.10
  • Skytrax 5-star rating for Terminal B: Terminal B received its second 5-star rating from Skytrax, one of only two airport terminals in North America with the rating.10
  • Airport Service Quality Award, ACI: LaGuardia was named North America's best airport serving 25 million to 40 million passengers a year for the third consecutive year, based on passenger ratings in 2025.11

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LaGuardia Airport's Economic Impact

LaGuardia Airport employs about 14,300 people1 and serves as a vital economic engine for the New York-New Jersey region.

  • The airport generates about $14.5 billion in economic activity annually, supporting more than 61,000 jobs and more than $6.2 billion in wages across the metropolitan area.1

References

  1. Port Authority of NY & NJ — 2025 Annual Airport Traffic Report · panynj.gov ↑ b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z a2 b2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 h2 i2 j2 k2 l2 m2
  2. Port Authority of NY & NJ — 2024 Annual Airport Traffic Report · panynj.gov ↑ b c d e f
  3. Port Authority of NY & NJ — Airport Traffic Data (monthly passenger and flight data, CSV) · panynj.gov ↑ b c d e f g h
  4. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — 2025 Annual Report (Schedule E, Information on Port Authority Operations) · panynj.gov ↑ b
  5. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — 2024 Financial Statements (Schedule E, Information on Port Authority Operations) · panynj.gov ↑
  6. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — 2020 Financial Statements (Schedule E, Information on Port Authority Operations) · panynj.gov ↑
  7. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — 2019 Financial Statements (Schedule E, Information on Port Authority Operations) · panynj.gov ↑
  8. BTS TranStats — New York LaGuardia (LGA) airport snapshot: top 10 US destination airports (T-100 Domestic Market) · transtats.bts.gov ↑ b c d e f g h
  9. Port Authority of NY & NJ — LaGuardia named best U.S. airport for the second consecutive year by Forbes Travel Guide (press release, October 21, 2025) · panynj.gov ↑
  10. Port Authority of NY & NJ — LaGuardia named best airport in North America serving domestic and short-haul international flights by Skytrax (press release, April 9, 2025) · panynj.gov ↑ b
  11. Port Authority of NY & NJ — LaGuardia recognized by ASQ passenger survey as North America's best in class for third consecutive year (press release, February 24, 2026) · panynj.gov ↑
  12. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey · panynj.gov
  13. Bureau of Transportation Statistics — LAS Performance Data and Route Information · bts.gov
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