Terminal BConfirm your airline before driving
LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, Queens, NY 11371FAA rank #19 · Large hub
LGANew York
LaGuardia
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
LGA's terminals are separate and traffic is the bigger threat. Confirm the terminal, check live TSA waits, and follow the exact ride-app pickup location—especially Terminal B's garage.
Arrival planner
When should I be at LGA?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure; add traffic time
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakWeekday mornings, late afternoons, Sunday evenings, and holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
LGA publishes real-time waits by terminal. The displayed measurement starts at the checkpoint queue and may not include overflow beyond the measured area.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Prepaid EconomyDate-basedLot 7; reservation required
Terminal A/B/C parkingLive ratePrebook at least 3 hours ahead for best pricing
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Terminal B uses Level 2 of the parking garage; Terminal C uses the Arrivals inner lane. Confirm the current pickup point in the app.
Rental companies are off-airport and provide complimentary shuttles from designated stops outside each terminal.
The free All Terminals Shuttle operates outside security 24/7, generally every 15 minutes at peak and 20 minutes off-peak.
LGA free cell-phone lotOpen daily 7 AM–11:59 PM94th Street between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
A free attended cell-phone lot is available; terminal curbs are for active loading only.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
LGA has no hotel inside or directly connected to a passenger terminal. Nearby hotels use courtesy shuttles, and airport construction or roadway rules can change pickup locations.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingMarco LaGuardia Hotel & Suites
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with eligible package; confirm schedule and pickup point
- Parking
- Parking is included only for the travel dates covered by the package
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify current hours and terminal stops
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a separate park-and-fly package or parking reservation
Hampton Inn New York–LaGuardia Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for terminal pickup
- Parking
- Book a rate that specifically includes parking during the trip
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in Terminal B and C garages, with fast chargers along Runway Drive.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside terminals and permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
OvernightLGA operates around flight schedules rather than as a comfortable overnight facility; secure-side access may close between flight banks.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
LGA live security waits↗LGA parking↗LGA ride apps↗LGA terminal shuttle↗LGA airport map↗LGA pickup and cell-phone lot↗