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New York La Guardia Airport Guide (LGA)

Airport info
Code: LGA
Address:
Ditmars Blvd and 94th St, Flushing, New York 11369, United States
Location:

The airport is situated 13km (8 miles) east of New York City.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
(718) 533 3400.
Timezone: GMT -5:00
New York La Guardia Airport map

Here you'll find essential information on La Guardia Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

The Port Authority of New York, which owns the airport, has commissioned in 2010 a feasibility study into the complete demolition and rebuilding La Guardia, which has suffered from poor customer satisfaction statistics in recent years.

Information: 

Information desks (tel: (718) 533 3400) can be found at various points throughout the central terminal building.

Website: 
www.laguardiaairport.com
Transfer between terminals: 

There is a free bus service between the terminals.

Driving directions: 

From Manhattan, take Grand Central Parkway East; from Long Island, take Grand Central Parkway West. The airport is signposted.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: There are many buses which run from the airport to all areas of New York. New York Airport Service Express Bus services (tel: (212) 875 8200; www.nyairportservice.com) operate to Grand Central, JFK airport and midtown Manhattan/West Side. The M60 service (tel: (718) 330 1234; www.mta.info) connects LaGuardia with Manhattan and the subway lines, while the Q48 serves Flushing. Shared-ride services also run door-to-door services on demand. Ground transportation information is available in the Arrivals areas of all terminals.

Taxi: Official yellow taxis are readily available in front of all terminals.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs are located in all terminals. Bureaux de change can be found in the Central Terminal, the US Airways Terminal and the Delta Terminal. Wireless Internet is available in the Central Terminal.

Food: 

There are many restaurants, bars and fast-food outlets in all terminals.

Shopping: 

Duty-free shops are located in the Central and Delta Terminals. Newsagents are located in all terminals. Other shops, such as gift shops and bookstores, are located in the Central, Delta and US Airways Terminals.

Luggage: 

All left-luggage facilities are currently suspended at the airport. Trolleys are available in the Delta Terminal. A lost property service is available (tel: (718) 533 3988).

Other: 

The airport has a medical and dental service and a family assistance restroom.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Business and conference facilities are located in the Laptop Lane business centre (tel: (718) 424 1301) at the Central Terminal. Eight individual cubicles and a conference room for 12 people are available; all are equipped with desktop computers, a five-line telephone, fax machine, laser printer and data ports. Fax and Internet services are also available at the Business Traveler Center located in the Central Terminal. American Express operates a business centre in the Marine Terminal. Wireless Internet access is available. Meetings and conference facilities are also available at the airport hotels.

Disabled facilities: 

The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers and is equipped with ramps, lifts, disabled toilets and TDD phones. Unaccompanied disabled passengers should inform their airline in advance of any special assistance they may need. All car parks have dedicated disabled spaces.

Car parking: 

The airport has 7,500 public car parking spaces. Short-term and daily parking is available in car parks 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Long-term parking is available in car park 3, although there are limited spaces. Additional long-term car parking is located in private off-airport sites, which are very close to the airport and can be accessed by following the 'P' signs at the airport exit. Metered parking is available at the Marine Air Terminal. Free shuttle buses run regularly between the car parks and the terminals. Call for further parking information (tel: (718) 533 3850).

Car rental: 

Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National are represented at the airport.

Airport hotels

There are a number of hotels near the airport. Hotel information points or courtesy telephones are available in all terminals, and many hotels provide courtesy shuttles to and from the terminals.

Clarion La Guardia Airport Hotel

Clarion La Guardia Airport Hotel is located close to La Guardia Airport and provides a free shuttle service to/from the terminals. The hotel provides a conference room for up to 60 persons and there is also a restaurant on the site.

Telephone: (718) 335 1200.
Website:
www.newyorkclarion.com
Courtyard New York La Guardia Airport

Courtyard New York La Guardia Airport is located at the airport and provides a shuttle service to/from the terminals. Facilities include a restaurant, business centre, and fitness services.

Telephone: (718) 4464800.
Website:
www.marriott.com
La Guardia Plaza

La Guardia Plaza hotel is five minutes drive to La Guardia Airport and provides a free shuttle service to/from the airport. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and a range of dining options.

Telephone: (718) 457 6300.
Website:
www.laguardiaplazahotel.com
New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott
Telephone: (718) 565 8900
Website:
www.marriott.com

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