LaGuardia Airport (LGA), once notorious for its dated facilities, was rebuilt in the late 2010s and early 2020s. The new Terminal B (opened in stages from 2018 to 2022) and Terminal C (Delta’s terminal, completed in 2022) are bright, modern buildings with more gates, better dining and new roadways. The historic Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A), an Art Deco landmark from 1940, still serves a small number of flights. LaGuardia is the closest major airport to Midtown Manhattan, but traffic on the Grand Central Parkway can vary dramatically.

LaGuardia’s terminals at a glance

Terminal Overview
Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal) Historic 1940 Art Deco terminal, limited flights
Terminal B Multiple airlines; new terminal with pedestrian bridges over taxiways
Terminal C Delta Air Lines

Airline assignments can change; confirm with your airline.

What changed

  • Terminal B features a large headhouse and pedestrian bridges that let travelers walk above taxiing aircraft.
  • Terminal C consolidated Delta’s operations into one modern terminal.
  • New roadways and parking reduced the congestion of the old layout.

Pickups and drop-offs

Each terminal has its own departures and arrivals areas and designated for-hire pickup zones. Tell your chauffeur your terminal — B and C are not interchangeable by road. Read where to meet your driver.

No AirTrain (for now)

A proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia was cancelled in 2023. Public transit options rely on buses, including the Q70 LaGuardia Link. Read LaGuardia without an AirTrain.

Timing

LaGuardia is mostly domestic, with flights largely limited to destinations within 1,500 miles (with exceptions). From Midtown, the drive can be quick off-peak but slow in rush hour. Read LGA to Manhattan and NYC traffic by hour.

Plan your ride

See our LaGuardia Airport car service page.