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LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

United States
Located only 9 miles East of Midtown Manhattan, New York City, in East Elmhurst, Queens, LaGuardia airport (LGA) is NYC metro area’s third largest airport. It’s almost exclusively dedicated to domestic flights within the United States and Canada. LGA along with JFK and Newark, makes New York City the largest airport system in the US. In 2010, LaGuardia handled 24 million passengers. Main operators are American Airlines and US Airways. Both Delta and US Airways have a terminals named after them.

Main tips about LaGuardia Airport:

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Toll Free Ride to LGA



When driving to & from LGA, take the Queensboro Bridge. It’s toll free! You’ll have to pay for the alternate routes, Midtown Tunnel & Triboro Bridge



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No rail transportation



No train, no subway directly serving LaGuardia Airport



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Flat cab rates to Laguardia



Taking a cab? Form a group ride and save money! Two passengers pay a flat fare of $22 per person. It’s only $18 per person for rides with three passengers



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Between Terminals



To get from one terminal to another, you have to exit the terminals and ride the free bus that goes between terminals. LGA does not have monorail service



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8 Best Alternative Airports in America



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Baggage Storage



No baggage storage facility at LaGuardia