FITTING IN to LaGuardia Airport

In this video I place extensive focus on the left traffic pattern to runway 22 at LaGuardia Airport and how departures are launched between arrivals. I'll integrate two air traffic control frequencies simultaneously so you can get a full-depth understanding of approach control and tower control. You'll see why I chose a seat on the left side of the plane by the end of this video.
ATC Audio: liveatc.net

[@rajeevk.pathak771]

Aviation comes alive with Peter's remarkable narration ! Enthusiasm, thy name is Peter Masella ! As the airliner takes off, our spirits also get elated, thanks to Peter's extraordinary narration and his elucidation on the nitty-gritty aspects of aviation. His brilliant descriptions enthuse us all, all the time. A 'human' touch is added to apparently routine taking-off, landing and cruising... there are so many diverse tasks that the pilots must, in a circumspect way, perform concomitantly...! Thanks, Peter, for yet another superb commentary throughout the flight ! We eagerly look forward to having many, many such elucidations !!!

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks for your fond comment, Rajeev!

[@tommyholzman6613]

Peter always does an amazing job. I am so fortunate to be subscribed to his channel.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you!

[@IanHorsford]

As a pilot, I gotta give you credit for simplifying such a complex processes. Good job man👊🏾

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@wizerdjuice9589]

Excellent video. Flew in and out of LGA many times and my favs where on Eastern’s 1011. A wide body jet in and out of a short runway.

[@PeterMasella]

Cool!

[@frankgrimesification]

I used to fly TWA 1011's regularly out of LGA to STL connecting to LAS. Good times!

[@wizerdjuice9589]

@@frankgrimesification A jet way ahead of the time from what I understand. Very advanced technology.

[@johnlennon1049]

Actually enjoyed that. You explained everything so clear. Been to LaGuardia many times. Born and raised in Brooklyn. Don’t live they any more. Moved out in 1995.

[@PeterMasella]

Cool! Thanks for watching!

[@marcih.8826]

Great video for someone who’s not in aviation. Thanks again.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching!

[@wdgray11]

Excellent commentary, combined with beautiful views of NYC and LGA. I love how you seamlessly integrate the ATC audio. It takes dedication to produce an informative and professional video. Highly recommended! 👍

[@PeterMasella]

I appreciate that!

[@sethmoore2954]

These videos are amazing pete, your narration and editing style are very entertaining and it proves very educational in showing the intricacies for what some people consider to be a simple flying bus ride

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much!

[@MikeinAlbany]

LaGuardia with its unique spiritual essence created by the perpendicular design and the absurdly heavy traffic - Atlanta, LA, and even O'Hare is succumbing to conforming to being parallel while NY has 16 runways if TEB, HPN, and ISP are included - convinces me that the appropriate word for everything you showed and telled in this video that has been going on since 1949 is 'choreography.' It's one huge, efficient, beautiful dance. One routine that we had before they implemented the PARKE visual 14 months ago to commemorate the other NY team that did its duty by rightfully upholding the Curse of the Bambino in 1986 I dubbed 'the Poledance' because of the elegant way the left wingtip dropped on the Unisphere, gracefully swung around, and gently eased the wheels onto the numbers. Cue Yarbrough and Peoples. Only in New York.

[@PeterMasella]

So true!

[@philt2233]

All your videos are great. Keep them coming Peter.

[@PeterMasella]

More to come!

[@ddanekin]

Great! Thank you for the views and your comments

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you too!

[@philippesauvie639]

That view of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn were amazing! Thank you!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@paullopez2665]

Wonderful aviation insight, thank you for these amazing videos and wonderful narration.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Having flown in and out of LGA as much as I have I understood the mechanics on how this worked, but you putting it all together into an instructional video is really impressive.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks so much Sam S!

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

ALways appreciate all the information. Nice always learning some new things about the LGA approaches, etc. Thanks for sharing, Peter!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Great job on showing the ATC intricacies involved in juggling many flights inside the NYC airspace. Thanks!

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you!

[@cristianofranco2764]

Amazing approach! Tks Peteeeeerrrr!! Cheers from Brazil!!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks Francoooooo!

[@billbresson4663]

Great Video as Always Peter 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks Bill!

[@johnkim8957]

Absolutely fabulous Peter, you’re an excellent navigator and you do it brilliantly❤️

[@PeterMasella]

I appreciate that!

[@glennweaver3014]

Superb job on this video Peter. I've come in on Rwy 22 many times. It is one of the most scenic approaches in all of the US. Perfect flying weather and precise narration made this a real pleasure to watch. I'm now subscribed!

[@PeterMasella]

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

[@lorifrederick2367]

Loved this video. What great views you had on your way to LGA! Nice clear skies! Oh, remember that storm that hit FLL and closed down because of flooding....well we were in that storm just west of FLL. It was crazy. Had errands to do, and got absolutely soaked.

[@PeterMasella]

Yikes!

[@jameshouse1724]

great video...really enjoy the geography descriptions!

[@PeterMasella]

Many thanks!

[@steini6771]

Another great one. Thank you Peter -

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!!!

[@NYCLight]

VERY THOROUGH and creative reportage! LGA is my hometown airport! I never get tired watching your videos! I even get glimpses of my apartment block in Chelsea!! So cool! Safe travels!

[@PeterMasella]

I appreciate it!

[@timothyohare920]

Astounding views Pete..keep up the good work

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@jerryconnors8663]

You’re doing a great job with these videos Peter! As one of your other fans said earlier, your narration and editing style is perfect not to mention educational as well. Know LGA well having worked in the airline industry, flying in and out of LGA on numerous flights. ✈️

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks very much!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank ypu fir sharing your trip.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks for coming along with me!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@PeterMasella You are welcome. I have flown into LaGuardia Airport from my career that it is crazy and nice to do so. I still have family in New York so, it is nice to go. I do like flying into to Newark Airport as well.

[@sampowellmusic]

Outstanding.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@Garythefireman66]

I like listening to the online scanners for LGA/JFK. It was nice to hear them in your video. Well done!

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you!

[@gary3283]

Excellent video Peter. I am coming to LGA in August for US Open Tennis. Can't wait, thanks,very informative!

[@PeterMasella]

Cool! Enjoy!

[@patricklloyd2100]

Great video, Peter. Your narration and knowledge of aviation are brilliant. I am in NYC as I type this. I flew into LGA yesterday and I'm flying back to North Carolina tomorrow. I recognized places I flew over from your previous videos. I have had a great time and enjoyed my first NYC visit.

[@PeterMasella]

So happy for you!! I can’t wait to hear how your flight back goes!

[@patricklloyd2100]

My flight home was great. I had some great views. I'm home safe and sound and already planning my next trip (Chicago O'Hare) in June.

[@frankcates3322]

A very interesting video, and well done.

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@bernardfriedman532]

Nice video! Keep doing what you do! 🙂

[@PeterMasella]

More to come!

[@simonfenn3791]

Thank you Peter for another insightful flight. May I also commend you on your excellent video and audio editing skills. Looking forward for more, best wishes.

[@PeterMasella]

I appreciate it!

[@grumman7772]

Wonderful video awesome 👏

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks 😊

[@jamesford8315]

19:00-19:30 City Island, Orchard Beach and Hart Island. Hart Island serves as the City's public cemetery and is the final resting place of over one million individuals. 19:45 Execution Rocks Lighthouse.

[@PeterMasella]

Yes!

[@doyline45]

GREAT!

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@paulrom446]

Fantastic video 📸! I've been in the Tower 🗼 Cabs for STL/MIA/IAH/TYS and Terminal Control in ATL! Also. ANC Approach Control Also have been tuned to LAX Departure and Arrivals Control. Often Arrival Control into LAX would issue directives such as Company Bird 20 mile Finals As I remember Socal Departures was 250. Something! I like how Approach Gates are named such as IAH Astros. Loved this video 📸!

[@PeterMasella]

Cool stuff, Paul!

[@paulrom446]

@@PeterMasella Thanks! And also to you! Would love to see something on VASI and PAPI Lights Outer/Middle/ and Inner Markers on Approach! A lot goes on on Short Finals! Keep awesome stuff like this coming!

[@davidfarrah5479]

I love your videos,they are so informative. At 12:11 into the video ,it looks as if a bird flew over the left wing just missing it

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks! That was just a scratch on the window that the camera focused on.

[@johndavis839]

Very informative

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks!

[@budcanter9747]

Another gem Peter! I wished the ATC and pilots would slow their speech a little, why talk so fast!👍🇺🇸

[@PeterMasella]

Thanks Bud!

[@interstategar]

Utopia Bagels are the best bagels in the world, located in Queens just south of the Throgs Neck Bridge, Queens NY, which can be seen in this video.

[@PeterMasella]

Cool

[@jayhawker931]

If you get the chance you should fly to the new kci airport, they also opened the newest delta sky lounge in the country

[@PeterMasella]

That would be cool!

[@gdkopinionator4356]

Love this stuff. How do you access the controller communications?

[@PeterMasella]

Liveatc.net

[@littlee4620]

Never flew into JAX myself, although thanks to Independence Air about 19 years ago, my suitcase went there instead of JFK.

[@PeterMasella]

wow

[@Wookierabbit]

Can you cite the ending music. Loved it.

[@PeterMasella]

It is called "Before I go".

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Sorry. Thank "you" for sharing your trip.

[@PeterMasella]

Thank you for watching!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@PeterMasella You are welcome.

[@smittysmitty481]

UFO spotted at 22:23 of the video. Pretty cool

[@stevecooper7883]

Looks like a flash of light refracted against the window

[@PeterMasella]

I’m not sure what that was!

[@t10391]

Is the E175 with the slanted winglets looks better than the ones with the straight winglets

[@PeterMasella]

👍

[@Mike-ep4nk]

Hi Peter, why was there an altimeter setting change after the flight before you departed KLGA?

[@PeterMasella]

The airport updates the altimeter setting every hour

[@Mike-ep4nk]

@@PeterMasella So it just happened to be that time prior to your landing?

[@Mike-ep4nk]

I worked for the former COA at KEWR before i resigned and went into a different occupation.

[@PeterMasella]

@@Mike-ep4nk yes

[@slapshot68]

I wonder if they temporarily changed the flight path into nyc after 9/11 that made u go further away from Manhattan

[@robparadise6099]

Why is runway 31 is used so much at LaGuardia?

[@saxmanb777]

Winds

[@PeterMasella]

I think it is used as often as the other runways. It just depends on the winds.

[@Djcriz914]

Do Connecticut

[@PeterMasella]

Good idea!

[@Djcriz914]

Thanks

[@Djcriz914]

There’s a near airport by our city

[@Djcriz914]

Close to Stratford

[@Djcriz914]

Oh yeah, what city do you do the most airplanes