Runway H1/H1 at La Guardia Airport (KLGA) in New York is a 60 ft, unlit, asphalt runway. The runway is 60 ft wide.
Runway H1/H1 at La Guardia Airport (KLGA) in New York is a 60 ft, unlit, asphalt runway. The runway is 60 ft wide.
SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway H1 in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.
Over the past 365 days, winds at KLGA have prevailed from the north-northeast (30°), accounting for roughly 14% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 8.4 kt with peak gusts to 54 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway H1 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.