Facilities for disabled people

New York: LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is one of the New York metropolitan area’s three primary commercial airports. When it was built in 1960, it was voted the “greatest airport in the world” by the worldwide aviation community and it is still popular because of its central location and proximity to Manhattan.
Location

LaGuardia Airport is located in the northern part of Queens County on Long Island in the City of New York. It rests on the waterfront of Flushing Bay and Bowery Bay, and borders the neighbourhoods of Astoria, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights.

Relevant Google maps and transit directions to LaGuardia Airport can be found through the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey website on their directions page for LaGuardia.
Contact details

Contact information including telephone numbers, postal addresses and email addresses can be found on the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey website’s contacts page.

Please be careful not to become confused while accessing the official website. Since this airport shares its website with other airports run by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, some information is the same across the airports but other vital information may vary, so be sure to double-check what you read.

Public transportation information for the disabled traveller is available at the following numbers:
MTA: (+1) 718 596-8585
TTY/TDD: (+1) 718 596-8273

For more ground transport information call: (+1) 800-Air-Ride or (+1) 800-247-7433. To ensure prompt service, reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Official website: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html
Facilities for disabled people

There are many different accessibility services and facilities available for travellers with special needs at LaGuardia Airport. Most notably, wheelchair-accessible buses are available for travel around the airport. Other services include public lavatories, special telephone booths, accessible parking and more.

You are advised to call your airline or travel agent and ask them about access to the terminal, boarding the aircraft and any other special needs you may have, especially wheelchair services.

You can find a brochure with access information on LaGuardia Airport and the other airports that are run by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey here:
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey: Accessibility services
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More information on the accessibility facilities and services for passengers with special needs can be found here:
LaGuardia Airport: Accessibility services

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