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La Guardia Airport Security Wait Times Guide

Navigate your way through La Guardia Airport effortlessly with our comprehensive guide. This webpage provides specific locations and operating hours for each security checkpoint, along with crucial information about expedited screening programs like TSA Pre and CLEAR Plus. Ideal for both regular flyers and first-time travelers, our guide ensures a seamless experience at La Guardia Airport. Stay ahead of the game by keeping track of real-time wait times.

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Security Checkpoints - Location & Hours

LGA TSA Terminal A Checkpoint

  • Location: Concourse A1-A6
  • Type: All passengers and TSA PreCheck

LGA TSA Terminal B - Central Terminal Building (CTB)

  • Location: Concourse A (Gates: A1-A6), Concourse B (Gates: B1-B8), Concourse C (Gates: 40-59), Concourse D (Gates: D8-D10)
  • Type: All passengers and TSA PreCheck

LGA TSA Terminal C East Checkpoint

  • Location: Gates C12-C44
  • Type: All passengers, TSA PreCheck, and CLEAR Plus Members
  • Hours: CLEAR Hours: Sunday through Friday, 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, 4:30 AM to 6:30 PM (PreCheck-eligible 4:30 AM to 7:30 PM)
  • CLEAR Enrollment: Daily, 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM

LGA TSA Terminal D Checkpoint

  • Location: Gates D1-D11
  • Type: All passengers, TSA PreCheck, and CLEAR Plus Members
  • Hours: CLEAR Hours: Daily, 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • CLEAR Enrollment: Daily, 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Use your CLEAR Plus Membership to move faster through dedicated CLEAR Lanes at any of our open airport locations. Not a Plus Member? Enroll today and start your Membership right away.

TSA PreCheck at LGA

TSA PreCheck is a program that allows travelers to experience expedited security screening at participating airports, including La Guardia Airport (LGA). Members of the PreCheck program can enjoy benefits such as leaving their shoes, light outerwear, and belts on, and keeping laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in their carry-on bags during security checks.

Where to Use TSA PreCheck at LGA:

  • PreCheck is available at Terminal A, Terminal B - Central Terminal Building (CTB), Terminal C East, and Terminal D within LGA.
  • The service is intended for select frequent flyers of participating airlines and members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs.

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Participating Airlines at LGA:

  • AeroMexico
  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • WestJet

CLEAR Plus

The CLEAR Plus service offers a more streamlined and efficient travel experience at the airport. With this service, CLEAR Plus members can move faster through dedicated CLEAR Lanes, saving valuable time. This service is available at Terminal C, and at the security checkpoints of Terminal C East and Terminal D. The service can be used by all passengers, including those with TSA PreCheck.

For more information about the CLEAR Plus service, including how to enroll, please visit CLEAR Plus information. Here you can find details about the benefits of CLEAR Plus, how to become a member, and how to use the service at the airport. Enjoy a hassle-free and convenient travel experience with CLEAR Plus.

Lost Items at TSA Checkpoints

If you've lost an item at a TSA checkpoint or in checked baggage at La Guardia Airport (LGA), you should promptly contact the airport's Lost and Found. For detailed information and to report your lost item, you can reach the TSA Lost Items Contact at TSA Lost and Found Form. Be prepared to provide a comprehensive description of your item, including color and any unique features, to aid in its identification and recovery.

About LGA Security Wait Times

The security wait times displayed for La Guardia Airport are approximations derived from a comprehensive analysis of past flight data and TSA personnel schedules. We utilize sophisticated data analysis techniques to provide reasonably accurate estimates of wait times at LGA. However, please be aware that these estimates can be subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances. The TSA advises passengers to arrive at the airport well before their scheduled flight departure time.

Our goal is to assist you in your travel planning by offering reliable estimates of security checkpoint wait times. We also recommend contacting your airline for information on wait times at the ticket counter and any potential changes to your flight schedule. These factors should also be taken into account when deciding your arrival time at LGA. Keep in mind, each airline has its own recommended and mandatory arrival times.

Updated on: November 16, 2023

TSA Pre Check at LGA

AVAILABLE

Terminal TA

Terminal A Checkpoint
OPEN

Terminal TB

Concourse B Checkpoint
OPEN
Concourse C Checkpoint
OPEN
Concourse D Checkpoint
OPEN

Terminal TC

East Checkpoint
OPEN

Terminal TD

Terminal D Checkpoint
OPEN

La Guardia Airport wait times Q&A

Yes, La Guardia Airport offers CLEAR lanes at Terminal C East and Terminal D. CLEAR Plus members can move faster through these dedicated lanes to save valuable time.
Yes, TSA PreCheck is available at Terminal A, Terminal B - Central Terminal Building (CTB), Terminal C East, and Terminal D within La Guardia Airport (LGA).
The security wait times for LGA are displayed on our website and are derived from a comprehensive analysis of past flight data and TSA personnel schedules. However, these estimates can be subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
The CLEAR lanes at Terminal C East and Terminal D operate from 4:30 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Members of the TSA PreCheck program at La Guardia Airport can enjoy benefits such as leaving their shoes, light outerwear, and belts on, and keeping laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in their carry-on bags during security checks.
Major airlines participating in TSA PreCheck at LGA include AeroMexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and WestJet.
Both CLEAR Plus and TSA PreCheck are expedited security screening programs. CLEAR Plus allows members to move faster through dedicated CLEAR Lanes, while TSA PreCheck allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear, and belts, and keep laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in their carry-on bags during security checks.
If you've lost an item at a TSA checkpoint or in checked baggage at the airport, you should promptly contact LGA's Lost and Found. You can report your lost item by filling out the TSA Lost and Found Form online.
At LGA, security checkpoints are located at Terminal A, Terminal B - Central Terminal Building (CTB), Terminal C East, and Terminal D.
You can enroll for a CLEAR Plus Membership online. Once enrolled, you can use your CLEAR credentials to move faster through dedicated CLEAR Lanes at LGA and other participating airports.