LaGuardia Airport (LGA) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 15,600

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +3.46%

In August 2025, LaGuardia Airport handled 15,600 departures, a +3.46% year‑over‑year change as airlines calibrated capacity to New York demand and slot constraints. The hub’s short‑haul focus across the Northeast corridor reinforced frequency and connectivity for business and leisure travelers.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 71.29%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +7.51 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 60

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -95.42%

Departure punctuality reached 71.29%, improving by +7.51 percentage points amid steadier afternoon sequencing and fewer severe disruptions. Cancelled departures fell to 60 (-95.42% YoY), reducing knock‑on delays while tight turnarounds may still be sensitive to late‑day congestion.

Airlines Serving LaGuardia Airport

Service at LaGuardia Airport is led by U.S. network carriers and select low‑cost operators connecting key domestic markets and Canada. With 15,600 August departures concentrated on high‑frequency city pairs, the network emphasizes shuttle‑style schedules and convenient connections.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at LaGuardia Airport should remain broadly stable with departure on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks could still trigger localized delays. Passengers should book morning departures when possible, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.