LA Guardia Airport, known by its IATA code LGA is situated in Queens County, Long Island. It is located on the sea front of Bowery Bay and Flushing Bay and is barely 9 miles away from Midtown Manhattan. The neighbourhoods of East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights and Astoria border it. It is named after Fiorello Laguardia, a former mayor of New York City.
La Guardia is served by all the major carriers in USA namely Delta, Northwest, United, American, Continental and US Airways. The airport started operations on 2nd December 1939. It's spread over an area of 550 acres and cost $23 million to renovate the tiny North Beach Airport into a modern facility. Till 2007 Laguradia had a perimeter rule that prohibited incoming or outgoing flights beyond 1,500 miles. Laguardia ferries more than 25 million passengers annually. Construction is underway since 2006 to build a modern ATC tower.
The Marine Air Terminal at Laguardia is home to the largest mural made during Roosevelt era. It was created by James Brooks and named flight. There are other 3 three terminals namely Delta terminal, US Airways terminal and the Central Building. The terminals are connected through airport buses and walkways. There are also car rental companies at Laguardia Airport ready to serve you. You can choose from Thrifty, Avis, Budget, and others to help you get the car rental you want for your vacation.
Because of its close proximity to Manhattan, Laguardia is the preferred airport for local New Yorkers. Laguardia offers the fastest entry to New York City known for its food, education, business, entertainment, arts and leisure. Laguardia has also been depicted in popular culture in various music videos, TV serials and computer games.
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