Southwest Airlines operates from Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Ticketing and check-in facilities are located in Terminal B's main departure hall.
1 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
2 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.
3 Departures
Southwest gates are distributed throughout Terminal B's concourse areas.
All Southwest flights from LGA are domestic, serving destinations across the United States.
4 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.
5 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.
6 Lounges
Terminal B houses several lounges, including the American Express Centurion Lounge.
Southwest passengers can access lounges based on membership or day pass purchases.
7 Ground Transportation
Taxi and rideshare pickup operates from designated areas outside Terminal B.
Public transportation connections are available via bus services to subway stations.