Southwest Airlines operates from Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Ticketing and check-in facilities are located in Terminal B’s main departure hall.
How to Reach the Terminal
Follow these directions to Southwest’s LGA operations:
- Enter Terminal B through the main entrance
- Proceed to Southwest check-in areas in the departure hall
- Complete check-in and baggage drop procedures
- Go through TSA security checkpoints
- Follow gate signage to your assigned departure area
Check-In & Security
Southwest check-in counters are clearly marked within Terminal B’s renovated ticketing area.
Self-service options are available for passengers checking in without bags.
Security checkpoints have been modernized as part of Terminal B’s recent renovation.
Departures
Southwest gates are distributed throughout Terminal B’s concourse areas.
All Southwest flights from LGA are domestic, serving destinations across the United States.
Arrivals & Baggage Claim
Baggage claim facilities are located on the arrivals level of Terminal B.
Ground transportation is easily accessible from the baggage claim area.
Airside Connections
Terminal B is separate from other LGA terminals, requiring ground transportation for connections.
Most Southwest passengers are arriving or departing rather than connecting.
Lounges
Terminal B houses several lounges, including the American Express Centurion Lounge.
Southwest passengers can access lounges based on membership or day pass purchases.
Ground Transportation
Taxi and rideshare pickup operates from designated areas outside Terminal B.
Public transportation connections are available via bus services to subway stations.
