§ 93.37 - Slots for scheduled arrivals and departures.

(a) During the hours of 6 a.m. through 9:59 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday and from 12 noon through 9:59 p.m., Eastern Time, Sunday, no person shall operate any scheduled arrival or departure into or out of LaGuardia without first obtaining a slot in accordance with this subpart.

(b)(1) Prior to March 8, 2009, the number of slots shall be limited to no more than seventy-five (75) per hour unless otherwise provided by the Administrator. The number of slots may not exceed 38 in any 30-minute period, and 75 in any 60-minute period.

(2) Effective March 8, 2009, and except as otherwise established by the FAA under paragraph (c) of this section, the number of slots available from 6 a.m. through 9:59 p.m. shall be limited to no more than seventy-one (71) per hour. The number of slots may not exceed 38 in any 30-minute period, and 71 in any 60-minute period. The number of arrival and departure slots in any period may be adjusted by the FAA as necessary based on the actual or potential delays created by such number or other considerations relating to congestion, airfield capacity and the air traffic control system.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this section, the Administrator may increase the number of slots based on a review of the following:

(1) The number of delays;

(2) The length of delays;

(3) On-time arrivals and departures;

(4) The number of actual operations;

(5) Runway utilization and capacity plans; and

(6) Other factors relating to the efficient management of the National Airspace System.