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Flying Through New York LaGuardia Airport With Your Pet

Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at New York LaGuardia Airport.

New York LaGuardia Airport at a Glance

✈ Airport Code

LGA

👥Annual Passengers

33M+

🐾Pet Relief Areas

3 Outside Terminal, 6 Inside Terminal

🕐Open 24 Hours

Yes

🌐Official Airport Site

🗺️Terminal Maps

Flying With Your Pet Through New York LaGuardia - Quick Tips

  • Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
  • Visit a relief area before security. .
  • Keep vaccination records handy
  • Bring extra waste bags
  • Confirm airline pet policies before travel

Navigating Security With Your Pet

At LGA, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.

Pet Relief Areas

New York LaGuardia airport has three exterior and six interior pet relief areas. 

     

    Outdoor Relief Areas

    • Terminal A, Level 1
    • Terminal B, Level 1
    • Terminal C, Level 1

    Indoor Relief Areas

    • Terminal B, Food Court
    • Terminal B, Near Gate 59
    • Terminal C, Near Gate 61
    • Terminal C, Across from Gate 70
    • Terminal C , Across from Gate 80
    • Terminal C, Near Gate 92

    Features

    ✓ Open 24 Hours

    ✓ ADA Accessible

    ✓ Waste Bags Provided

     

    Official New York LaGuardia Airport Resources

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