LaGuardia airport closed: When will flights resume from NYC? Here's the latest amid winter storms

LaGuardia Airport fully shut Sunday due to heavy snow, suspending all flights until at least 6 a.m. Monday, with possible extensions if weather worsens.

Updated on: Jan 26, 2026, 24:49:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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LaGuardia Airport in New York City closed down on Sunday amid snowy conditions in the city. Earlier in the day, the airport was partially functional, with 80% flight operations suspended. Now, with the snow increasing, the airport has announced a complete closure, with flight operations fully suspended.

A snow removal machine is seen working while a Boeing 737 American Airlines passenger aircraft is parked at gate on the tarmac of LaGuardia airport. (AFP)

Flight tracking data showed that the LaGuardia Airport has officially closed flight operations till 6 a.m. on Monday. Those who have to fly out of NYC via LaGuardia will have to wait at least till 6 a.m. on Monday. However, the closure could be extended if weather conditions deteriorate further.

The closure comes amid a heavy winter storm in the region, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of between six and 12 inches of snow in NYC through Monday. Some areas reportedly witnessed up to 15 inches of snow.

Queens, where LaGuardia is located, was blanketed with snow, locals reported. Flight tracking data showed that there were low visibility and heavy snowfall with blowing snowflakes over LaGuardia making flying impossible.

Flight Cancelations, Rescheduling, And Refund

The closure at LaGuardia means thousands of flyers are stranded in the city amid the winter storm. LaGuardia was one of many airports closed on Sunday amid the heavy snow. Closures were reported at over 24 airports.

Note: If an airline cancels your flight, you are entitled to a full refund to your original form of payment, even for non-refundable tickets, if you choose not to rebook.

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List Of Airports Closed

Here's a list of airports closed on Sunday:

Lehigh Valley International Airport (Allentown, Pennsylvania)

Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Fort Worth, Texas)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (Pennsylvania)

Essex County Airport (Caldwell, New Jersey)

Fayetteville Regional Airport (North Carolina)

Drake Field Airport (Fayetteville, Arkansas)

Mid-Delta Regional Airport (Greenville, Mississippi)

Greenville Downtown Airport (South Carolina)

Groton–New London Airport (Connecticut)

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (South Carolina)

Tri-State Airport (Huntington, West Virginia)

Tweed–New Haven Airport (Connecticut)

Cape Cod Gateway Airport (Hyannis, Massachusetts)

Joplin Regional Airport (Missouri)

Lawton–Fort Sill Regional Airport (Oklahoma)

Blue Grass Airport (Lexington, Kentucky)

LaGuardia Airport (New York City, New York)

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson, Tennessee)

Morristown Municipal Airport (New Jersey)

Williamson County Regional Airport (Marion, Illinois)

Barkley Regional Airport (Paducah, Kentucky)

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (Virginia)

New York Stewart International Airport (New Windsor, New York)

Tupelo Regional Airport (Mississippi)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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