The quickest way to confirm whether your LaGuardia flight is delayed is to check your airline’s app or text alerts, which update in real time as gate holds and weather conditions change. Right now, FlightAware reports departure delays at LGA averaging about an hour and a half, though the FAA notes most general departure holds run 15 minutes or less at the gate. The gap between these numbers tells you everything you need to know: delay severity swings wildly depending on your carrier, your destination, and the hour you’re flying.
If you’re standing at the gate watching your boarding time slip or planning a trip …
