New York LaGuardia Airport is located on Long Island and was at one time voted the greatest airport in the world by the worldwide aviation community. In recent years, LaGuardia Airport has handled around 23.1 million passengers. Most of its outbound flights travel within the US and Canada, and it does not serve Europe. There are four terminals within LaGuardia, and it is the smallest of New York’s three commercial airports. The airport had first been named after a famous aviator, but was later renamed after the New York City Mayor at the time of its construction, Fiorello H. LaGuardia.

Airport Information New York-LaGuardia

• Location: LaGuardia Airport is located on Long Island in the northern section of Queens County, and is 8 miles from Manhattan.
• Address: LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY 11369
• Telephone Number: (718) 533-3400
• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Eating & Drinking: There are many food courts and restaurants available pre- and post-security inside LGA. Restaurants include Dunkin’ Donuts, Sam Adams Bar, and Auntie Anne’s.
• ATM: Currency exchange services are offered in the Central Terminal Building, and ATMs are also located in several areas.
• WiFi: WiFi is available in several areas of most terminals. You can Pay as you go for $4.95 an hour, or buy a day pass for $7.95.
• Shopping: Shopping areas are found in all four terminals at LGA, with Duty-Free facilities found in the Central and Delta Terminals.
• Luggage: Trolleys for luggage are available in the Delta Terminal. To reach the lost property service, you can call (718) 533-3988. Baggage Claim is found in each of the airport terminals.
• Airport Hotels: There are many airports located close to LaGuardia Airport, including Comfort Inn and Suites (718-457-5555), Crowne Plaza (718-457-6300) (800-692-5429), Hampton Inn (718-672-6600), Holiday Inn Express (718-699-0994), and the LaGuardia Marriott (718-565-8900) (800-882-1043). Many hotels offer free shuttles from LaGuardia Airport, and you can find courtesy telephones in all terminals.
• Disabled Travelers: LGA is fully accessible for disabled travelers, equipped with disabled bathrooms, ramps, and special parking.
• Lounges: There are many lounges in LaGuardia Airport offering several facilities and amenities. American Airlines, Delta, Northwest, United Airlines, and US Airways have lounges for members.
• Parking: Long-term parking is available in Lot 3 for $33 a day for the first two days, then $6 for each following 8-hour period, not to exceed 30 days. Short term parking is available in the parking garage and lots 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 for $3 per half-hour. Bus Routes A and B travel between parking areas and terminals and run every 10-15 minutes, with the distance to airport varying. For more information, call the parking operator at (718)533-3850.
• Directions & Transportation: By road from Midtown Tunnel, hop on the Long Island Expressway to reach the Grand Central Parkway and you can reach the airport anywhere from 35 minutes depending on traffic. Taking a taxi will get you to the airport in similar timing for about $30 plus the Triboro Bridge toll. The NY Subway has many stations which take you to a M60 LGA Bus connection. Super Shuttle also offers transportation to the airport from anywhere in Manhattan.
• Website: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html