✈️ AIRPORT GUIDE · LAGUARDIA · UPDATED JUNE 2026 · 5 MIN READ
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Wheelchair Assistance Guide
How to get free wheelchair assistance inside LaGuardia Airport, why there's still no AirTrain, and how to book a private wheelchair van to or from LGA.
Accessibility at LaGuardia
LaGuardia's rebuilt terminals (the new Terminal B and Terminal C) have modern ADA accessibility, with free wheelchair escorts available at all terminals. As with all U.S. airports, always notify your airline at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee free wheelchair assistance from check-in to the gate, and on arrival to baggage claim or the curb.
Note that the long-discussed LaGuardia AirTrain rail link was officially cancelled by New York State in 2023 after years of planning — so there is still no direct rail connection to LGA. Instead, the Q70 Select Bus Service (LaGuardia Link) runs free between the airport and the Mets-Willets Point subway/LIRR station and Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue station, and is wheelchair accessible. If you're not using a private van, factor in time for the bus/subway combination.
Door-to-Door Wheelchair Transport to LaGuardia
Free airport wheelchair assistance ends at the curb — it doesn't get you from home to the airport. To get to or from LGA in a wheelchair accessible van, book a private provider in advance. Several companies from our comparison guide serve LGA:
NYC Transportations (nyctransportations.com) is based in Forest Hills, Queens — close to LGA — and lists LaGuardia transfers as part of its standard service.
NYC Wheelchair Transportation (nycwheelchair.com) also offers LGA pickups and drop-offs as part of its citywide 24/7 wheelchair taxi and ambulette service.
Ride-A-Wav (rideawav.com) may be an option for a shorter, on-demand trip to LGA from nearby Queens neighborhoods, though for a flight you'll usually want the certainty of a scheduled van.
Traveling from Manhattan or Other Boroughs
Traveling from Manhattan? See our Manhattan wheelchair transportation guide. From elsewhere, check our borough guides for companies that serve your starting point — and build in extra time, since LGA's lack of a rail link means traffic conditions have a bigger impact on travel time than at JFK or EWR.
Curbside Pickup & Terminal Layout
LGA's terminals are laid out around a central roadway loop, and arrivals/departures levels are sometimes on different sides of the building depending on the terminal. When booking a private pickup, confirm with the company which terminal and level they'll meet you at, and keep your phone charged in case the driver needs to coordinate a meeting point — especially during construction-related detours, which have been common during LGA's ongoing terminal rebuilding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an AirTrain to LaGuardia?
No — the LaGuardia AirTrain project was officially cancelled in 2023. The free Q70 Select Bus Service connects LGA to the subway and LIRR at Mets-Willets Point and Jackson Heights instead.
How do I book a wheelchair van to LaGuardia?
Call a private wheelchair transportation company, such as NYC Transportations (based near LGA in Forest Hills) or NYC Wheelchair Transportation, at least 48 hours ahead.