How busy is LaGuardia right now?

The TSA wait at LGA is about 24-30 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy LGA is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for LGA?

The FAA airport status for LGA (LaGuardia) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. LGA has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 76 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is LGA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at LaGuardia (LGA). TSA wait is currently about 24-30 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from LGA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is LaGuardia operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at LGA. On a typical day, 80% of departures from LaGuardia are on time. When delays occur, they average about 76 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at LaGuardia today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current LGA delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 minutes. About 3.1% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at LaGuardia?

When departures at LGA (LaGuardia) are delayed, the average delay is about 76 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 3.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at LaGuardia?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At LGA, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at LaGuardia?

LGA is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from LaGuardia?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including LGA. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

LGA New York Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at LGA?

The TSA wait at LGA is about 24-30 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (35-41 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

LaGuardia

LGA delays today: LaGuardia has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for LGA typically shows an average delay of 76 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 3.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 21 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 24-30 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (35-41 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.