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JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport are two major airports serving the New York City metropolitan area, alongside Newark Airport in New Jersey. Both JFK and LaGuardia are known for frequent delays due to congested airspace and adverse weather conditions.
According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), 78% of flights departed on time from JFK in 2024, with 22% experiencing delays. Arrival delays were slightly higher at 23%. This marks an improvement from previous years, where delay rates were higher. Flight cancellations at JFK also decreased to 1.86% in 2024.
LaGuardia reported better punctuality, with 80% of departing flights and 78% of arriving flights on time in 2024. However, it had a higher cancellation rate of 2.35%. The average delay for departures was longer at LaGuardia compared to JFK.
