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LaGuardia Airport's IATA code is LGA, and it is also identified by the ICAO code KLGA.
Answer: True
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport is indeed designated with the IATA code LGA and the ICAO code KLGA, serving as its primary identifiers in aviation.
LaGuardia Airport is located in Brooklyn, New York City.
Answer: False
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport is situated in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York City, not Brooklyn.
What is the IATA code for LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: LGA
Explanation: The IATA code for LaGuardia Airport is LGA.
In which borough of New York City is LaGuardia Airport located?
Answer: Queens
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport is located in the borough of Queens, New York City.
Who is LaGuardia Airport named after?
Answer: Fiorello H. La Guardia
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport is named after Fiorello H. La Guardia, who served as the Mayor of New York City.
The decline of the North Beach resort area was partly due to the implementation of Prohibition.
Answer: True
Explanation: The implementation of Prohibition was one of several factors contributing to the decline of the North Beach resort area, alongside industrialization and waterfront pollution.
New York Air Terminals, Inc. initially planned a bus terminal at North Beach in 1929.
Answer: False
Explanation: In April 1929, New York Air Terminals, Inc. announced plans for a private seaplane base at North Beach, not a bus terminal.
The Dornier Do X, a massive aircraft, visited the Glenn H. Curtiss Airport in the early 1930s, demonstrating long-distance air travel capabilities.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Glenn H. Curtiss Airport (formerly North Beach Airport) hosted the Dornier Do X in August 1931, showcasing advanced long-distance air travel capabilities.
What was the original state of the land where LaGuardia Airport is now situated?
Answer: A natural coastline bordering bays.
Explanation: Prior to its development, the land where LaGuardia Airport now stands was the natural coastline of Bowery Bay and Flushing Bay.
Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the decline of the North Beach resort area?
Answer: A major earthquake
Explanation: Factors contributing to the decline of North Beach included Prohibition, industrialization, and waterfront pollution. A major earthquake is not mentioned as a contributing factor.
What type of aviation facility was initially planned for North Beach in April 1929 by New York Air Terminals, Inc.?
Answer: A private seaplane base
Explanation: In April 1929, New York Air Terminals, Inc. planned a private seaplane base at North Beach.
LaGuardia Airport was established in 1929 and opened for public operation in 1939.
Answer: False
Explanation: The airport was established in 1929 but commenced public operations in 1939, specifically on December 2, 1939. The dates provided in the question are reversed.
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia wanted a new airport primarily because Newark Liberty International Airport was too small.
Answer: False
Explanation: Mayor La Guardia's primary motivation was frustration with commercial flights serving New York City landing in Newark, New Jersey, not Newark's size.
LaGuardia Airport generated over $1 million in revenue from non-travel sources within its first two years of operation.
Answer: False
Explanation: Within two years of operation, the airport generated $285,000 from visitor fees and parking, and $650,000 annually from non-travel sources, totaling less than $1 million from non-travel sources in the first two years.
Before its official opening, LaGuardia Airport had secured commitments from only three major airlines.
Answer: False
Explanation: Prior to its opening, LaGuardia Airport had secured commitments from five major airlines: Pan American Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Eastern Air Lines, and Transcontinental and Western Air (TWA).
LaGuardia Airport came under the control of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 1947.
Answer: True
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport officially transferred to the control of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey under a lease agreement with New York City on June 1, 1947.
LaGuardia's original four runways were built at right angles to each other.
Answer: False
Explanation: LaGuardia's original four runways were constructed at 45-degree angles to each other, not at right angles.
When did LaGuardia Airport begin operating as a public airport?
Answer: 1939
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport began operating as a public airport in 1939.
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia's motivation for developing a municipal airport was primarily driven by:
Answer: Frustration with flights serving NYC landing in Newark, NJ.
Explanation: Mayor La Guardia was motivated by frustration that flights serving New York City were landing in Newark, New Jersey, and desired a municipal airport within the city.
How did LaGuardia Airport demonstrate financial success within two years of its development?
Answer: By earning substantial revenue from visitor fees, parking, and non-travel sources like restaurants.
Explanation: Within two years, the airport generated substantial revenue from visitor fees, parking, and non-travel sources such as restaurants, indicating financial success.
Which of the following airlines was NOT among the five major airlines committed to using LaGuardia Airport before its opening?
Answer: Northwest Airlines
Explanation: Northwest Airlines was not among the five major airlines (Pan American Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Eastern Air Lines, TWA) that committed to using LaGuardia before its opening.
When did LaGuardia Airport officially transfer to the control of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey?
Answer: 1947
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport officially transferred to the control of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 1947.
LaGuardia Airport's perimeter rule allows nonstop flights to any destination worldwide.
Answer: False
Explanation: The perimeter rule implemented at LaGuardia Airport restricts most nonstop flights to destinations beyond 1,500 miles (2,400 km), with specific exceptions.
The metal reinforcing framework used during LaGuardia's construction helps aircraft compasses function more accurately.
Answer: False
Explanation: The metal reinforcing framework beneath the airport causes magnetic interference, negatively affecting aircraft compass accuracy, rather than improving it.
The perimeter rule implemented in 1984 was primarily intended to increase the number of long-haul flights.
Answer: False
Explanation: The perimeter rule was implemented to combat overcrowding and reduce noise by limiting long-haul flights, not to increase them.
Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, LaGuardia Airport experienced increased overcrowding and delays due to reduced air travel demand.
Answer: False
Explanation: The reduced demand for air travel following the September 11 attacks actually helped to mitigate LaGuardia's frequent overcrowding and delays.
The 'Whitestone Climb' procedure involves aircraft heading towards the Whitestone Bridge upon takeoff from runway 13.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Whitestone Climb' is an instrument departure procedure where aircraft circle over Flushing and head towards the Whitestone Bridge when taking off from runway 13.
LaGuardia Airport can accommodate international arrivals from any country, provided standard customs procedures are followed.
Answer: False
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport can only accommodate international arrivals from airports that have U.S. border preclearance due to its lack of U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities.
Which of the following is a unique regulatory restriction governing commercial service at LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: A perimeter rule prohibiting most nonstop flights beyond 1,500 miles.
Explanation: A notable regulatory restriction is the perimeter rule, which prohibits most nonstop flights from LaGuardia to destinations beyond 1,500 miles.
What causes the magnetic interference affecting aircraft compasses at LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: A metal reinforcing framework beneath the airport
Explanation: Magnetic interference affecting aircraft compasses at LaGuardia is caused by a metal reinforcing framework beneath the airport, a result of its construction method.
What was the primary objective of the perimeter rule implemented at LaGuardia Airport in 1984?
Answer: To reduce noise and combat overcrowding from long-haul flights.
Explanation: The perimeter rule's primary objective was to reduce noise and combat overcrowding by limiting long-haul flights originating from LaGuardia.
What was the impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on LaGuardia Airport's operational issues?
Answer: It helped mitigate overcrowding and delays due to reduced demand.
Explanation: The reduced air travel demand following the September 11 attacks helped to mitigate LaGuardia's persistent issues with overcrowding and delays.
Which instrument departure procedure involves aircraft following the Long Island Expressway before turning towards the runway?
Answer: The Expressway Visual Approach to Runway 31
Explanation: The 'Expressway Visual Approach to Runway 31' procedure involves aircraft following the Long Island Expressway before turning towards the runway.
How does LaGuardia Airport handle international arrivals without its own U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities?
Answer: It only accepts international arrivals from airports with U.S. border preclearance.
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport accommodates international arrivals exclusively from locations with U.S. border preclearance due to the absence of its own customs facilities.
What is the purpose of the FAA's slot system at LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: To manage traffic flow by granting takeoff and landing rights.
Explanation: The FAA's slot system at LaGuardia is designed to manage traffic flow by assigning time-sensitive takeoff and landing rights to operators.
In the 2000s and 2010s, LaGuardia Airport was praised for its state-of-the-art facilities and excellent customer service.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the 2000s and 2010s, LaGuardia Airport faced significant criticism for its outdated facilities and inefficient operations, rather than praise.
A multibillion-dollar reconstruction project for LaGuardia Airport's passenger infrastructure was completed in January 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: A significant multibillion-dollar reconstruction project for LaGuardia Airport's passenger infrastructure was indeed completed in January 2025.
LaGuardia Airport currently has four active terminals serving passengers.
Answer: False
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport currently operates three active terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C.
Terminal A, also known as the Marine Air Terminal, was originally built to serve domestic flying boats.
Answer: False
Explanation: Terminal A, the Marine Air Terminal, was originally designed to serve flying boats, specifically Pan American Airways' Clippers for overseas flights, not domestic routes.
The 'Flight' mural in Terminal A was created by artist James Brooks and depicts the history of industrial manufacturing.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Flight' mural in Terminal A was created by James Brooks and depicts the history of flight, not industrial manufacturing.
Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport serves as a major hub for Delta Air Lines.
Answer: False
Explanation: Terminal B serves as a major hub for American Airlines and hosts several other airlines, but not Delta Air Lines, which operates primarily from Terminal C.
The bridges connecting Terminal B's headhouse to its concourses are designed to allow aircraft to taxi underneath them.
Answer: True
Explanation: The bridges connecting Terminal B's headhouse to its concourses are engineered to be high enough for aircraft to taxi beneath them, facilitating efficient ground operations.
Delta Air Lines operates out of the new Terminal C and houses its largest Sky Club there.
Answer: True
Explanation: Delta Air Lines operates from the new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport and houses its largest Sky Club within this terminal.
The Central Terminal Building (CTB), dedicated in 1964, was replaced by the current Terminal C.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Central Terminal Building (CTB), dedicated in 1964, was replaced by the new Terminal B, not Terminal C. The old Terminal B was demolished after the new one was completed.
What was a primary criticism leveled against LaGuardia Airport's facilities in the 2000s and 2010s?
Answer: Outdated facilities and inefficient air operations.
Explanation: During the 2000s and 2010s, LaGuardia Airport was criticized for its outdated facilities and inefficient air operations.
How many active terminals does LaGuardia Airport currently have?
Answer: Three
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport currently has three active terminals: Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C.
What was the original purpose of Terminal A, also known as the Marine Air Terminal?
Answer: To serve flying boats for Pan American Airways' overseas flights.
Explanation: Terminal A, the Marine Air Terminal, was originally built to serve flying boats, specifically for Pan American Airways' overseas flights.
What is the artwork housed within the Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A)?
Answer: A mural titled 'Flight' by James Brooks.
Explanation: The Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A) houses a mural titled 'Flight,' created by artist James Brooks.
Which airline is the primary operator in the new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: Delta Air Lines
Explanation: Delta Air Lines is the primary operator in the new Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport.
What was the fate of the Central Terminal Building (CTB) dedicated in 1964?
Answer: It was replaced by the new Terminal B and later demolished.
Explanation: The Central Terminal Building (CTB), dedicated in 1964, was replaced by the new Terminal B, and its final sections were demolished in early 2022.
As of 2023, LaGuardia Airport was the busiest airport in the New York metropolitan area.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of 2023, LaGuardia Airport ranked as the third-busiest airport in the New York metropolitan area, following JFK and Newark Liberty International Airports.
The world's first private airline club, the Admirals Club, was opened by American Airlines at LaGuardia in 1939.
Answer: True
Explanation: American Airlines established the first Admirals Club, which was also the world's first private airline club, at LaGuardia Airport in 1939.
As of 2021, the primary mode of mass transit connecting LaGuardia Airport was the AirTrain.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of 2021, buses were the sole form of mass transit connecting LaGuardia Airport to its surrounding areas; the AirTrain project has been proposed but not completed.
According to 2023 data, what was LaGuardia Airport's ranking in the New York metropolitan area by passenger volume?
Answer: Third busiest
Explanation: As of 2023, LaGuardia Airport was the third busiest airport in the New York metropolitan area.
What significant aviation-related facility did American Airlines establish at LaGuardia Airport in 1939?
Answer: The opening of the world's first private airline club.
Explanation: In 1939, American Airlines opened the world's first private airline club, known as the Admirals Club, at LaGuardia Airport.
As of 2021, what was the sole form of mass transit connecting LaGuardia Airport with its surroundings?
Answer: Buses
Explanation: As of 2021, buses were the only form of mass transit connecting LaGuardia Airport to its surrounding areas.
Which major highway provides primary access to LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: Grand Central Parkway
Explanation: The Grand Central Parkway is the major highway providing primary access to LaGuardia Airport.
Which two airlines have hubs at LaGuardia Airport?
Answer: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
Explanation: LaGuardia Airport serves as a hub for both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.