--- title: 'LaGuardia Airport' url: 'https://newshub-stg.delta.com/mediakit/laguardia-airport' langcode: en date: '2024-04-04T16:49:35+00:00' updated: '2026-09-23T11:15:02+00:00' --- # LaGuardia Airport Information about Delta's presence at its LGA-New York hub ## **Hub Snapshot** - Airport code: LGA - Delta is New York’s largest carrier, operating 270 peak-day departures to nearly 70 destinations from LGA. - Delta’s LGA service dates from Northeast Airlines on May 1, 1945, and Northwest Airlines on June 1, 1945. Delta began flights at LGA on October 1, 1969. Northeast merged with Delta in 1972, and Northwest merged with Delta in 2008. ## Customer Experience/Facilities Delta and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey jointly invested $4 billion at LGA to consolidate Terminals C and D into a [**state-of-the-art terminal facility**](https://news.delta.com/delta-debuts-dazzling-terminal-c-facility-new-yorks-laguardia-airport), spanning 1.3 million square feet and featuring 37 gates across four concourses. The fully complete four-concourse terminal features: - 36 full-service check-in counters - 49 self-service kiosks - 16 bag-drop counters including a bag drop option at every entry point. - 11 security lanes opening day, with capacity to add up to five additional lanes in the future - Nine lanes with fully automated technology - 37 gates across four concourses - Five spacious baggage claim carousels ### Delta Sky Club LGA houses the [**largest Delta Sky Club in the system**](https://news.delta.com/delta-debuts-dazzling-terminal-c-facility-new-yorks-laguardia-airport), with architectural touches that evoke New York City from the turn of the 20th century, such as harlequin-patterned screens and rich warm metals. With seating for nearly 600 guests to relax and recharge over a sprawling 34,000 square feet (in its end state), the Club features a gourmet kitchen, premium bar, two food buffets and two hydration stations. A 2024 expansion of the Club added an all-weather Sky Deck, a second bar and seating for more than 100 additional guests. Slideshow Make the most of your layover: LaGuardia Airport ### Video LaGuardia Airport B-roll [Video](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1041205753) ## **Advancing Sustainable Travel at LGA** - More than 80% of LGA’s core ground support equipment (GSE) has been electrified - Nearly 40% of LGA departures are on next-generation fleet (A220, A321 Neo, A350), which are more fuel efficient - LGA has established procedure for efficient deicing - Recycling, composting and water fill stations available in the Terminal - Terminal C is LEED® Silver-certified with sustainable elements incorporated throughout including LED lighting, exterior glass that automatically tints based on the weather and time of day, and charging for electric ground support equipment ## **Economic & Community Impact** **Economic impact stats:** - **$131.6 million** in statewide economic impact from small and diverse business partnerships - Around 6,700 Delta employees call New York home - Latest profit-sharing payout in state: $185 million **University & Technical College partners:** - Aviation High School - Lewis Wilson Technological Center - Mohawk Valley Community College - Vaughn College ## **Sports/Other Partnerships** - New York Yankees (MLB) - New York Mets (MLB) - Madison Square Garden - New York Knicks (NBA) - New York Rangers (NHL) - The Beacon Theatre - Radio City Music Hall ## **Downloadable Resources** - [Delta Taking Action in your state fact sheet](https://www.deltatakingaction.com/content/deltaactions/en/in-your-state.html?stateCode=NY) - [Community engagement overview](https://www.deltatakingaction.com/content/dam/deltaactions/pdf/NYC_Community_Engagement_2025.pdf) Images [Customer Experience](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/customer-experience) [Delta and Uber deepen partnership: New LGA drop-off, exclusive offers ](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/delta-and-uber-deepen-partnership-new-lga-drop-exclusive-offers) Delta and Uber are giving Members new ways to earn and travel with ease – including a new pilot program at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) designed to enhance the airport drop-off experience just in time for the holidays. [Routes & Destinations](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/routes-destinations) [Saturday spontaneity: Delta adds new Saturday nonstop flights to top leisure destinations in 2026](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/saturday-spontaneity-delta-adds-new-saturday-nonstop-flights-top-leisure-destinations-2026) Starting next year, customers across the U.S. will have more options to escape the ordinary with the launch of new Saturday-only nonstop service to some favorite leisure destinations across North America and the Caribbean. [Airports](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/airports) [Delta’s transformation at LaGuardia elevates the travel experience for the summer season](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/deltas-transformation-laguardia-elevates-travel-experience-summer-season) Operating more than 220 daily departures from LGA, Delta remains the airport’s largest carrier, and the fully modernized Terminal C continues to deliver greater comfort, efficiency and signature hospitality just in time for the busy summer travel season. [Customer Experience](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/category/customer-experience) [Delta expands TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program to LAX, LGA and JFK for touchless airport experience](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/delta-expands-tsa-precheck-touchless-id-program-lax-lga-and-jfk-touchless-airport-experience) TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID Delta’s time-saving, industry-first technology that allows customers to check bags and move through security without showing a physical government ID, is growing its presence with expansion to three major hubs. [LaGuardia Airport (LGA)](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/tags/laguardia-airport-lga), [New York](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/tags/new-york), [Media Kit](https://newshub-stg.delta.com/tags/media-kit) Sep 24, 2025 12:00pm EDT © 2026 Delta Air Lines, Inc.