LGA — LaGuardia Airport

New York, NY · Large Hub · Live Data Available

18
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:40:13 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
12:00 AM
~4 min average wait
Busiest Time
5:00 AM
~28 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
3
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

Average TSA wait times at LGA by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.

TimeAvg WaitData Source
12:00 AM
4 min
Historical
1:00 AM
4 min
Historical
2:00 AM
4 min
Historical
3:00 AM
6 min
Historical
4:00 AM
20 min
Historical
5:00 AM
28 min
Historical
6:00 AM
25 min
Historical
7:00 AM
23 min
Historical
8:00 AM
24 min
Historical
9:00 AM
25 min
Historical
10:00 AM
24 min
Historical
11:00 AM
19 min
Historical
12:00 PM
28 min
Historical
1:00 PM
26 min
Historical
2:00 PM
23 min
Historical
3:00 PM
23 min
Historical
4:00 PM
21 min
Historical
5:00 PM
19 min
Historical
6:00 PM
17 min
Historical
7:00 PM
9 min
Historical
8:00 PM
8 min
Historical
9:00 PM
5 min
Historical
10:00 PM
4 min
Historical
11:00 PM
4 min
Historical

TSA Checkpoints at LGA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at LGA?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is approximately 18 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:40:13 PM).

What is the best time to go through TSA at LGA?

The quietest time for TSA security at LaGuardia Airport is typically around 12:00 AM with an average wait of 4 minutes. The busiest time is around 5:00 AM with waits averaging 28 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does LGA have?

LaGuardia Airport has 3 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal A Checkpoint, Terminal B Checkpoint, Terminal C Checkpoint.

Does LGA have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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