LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is one of the nation’s busiest airports. In 2013, LGA served a record 26.7 million passengers. LGA is a major domestic airport located just minutes from Manhattan, the nation’s financial center, and serves a metropolitan area of approximately 19 million people. The airport borders on Flushing and Bowery Bays in northern Queens encompassing 680 acres. It is an integral part of this region’s economic activity and serves a key role in the transportation of people and goods. Built on the site of the old Gala Amusement Park, LaGuardia quickly become an integral part of the Northern Queens community after beginning operations in 1939. The Port Authority took control in 1947 and instituted a variety of innovations and improvements. Today the Port Authority is embarking on an extensive $3.6 billion redevelopment of the Central Terminal Building to provide world-class facilities for passengers and airlines alike. Visit www.LGAReimagined.com for more information.