Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Los Angeles, California’s Global Aviation Hub
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Los Angeles, California, USA
Your comprehensive guide to Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX), serving Los Angeles and southern California.
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LAX is located 18 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to Sepulveda Boulevard.
🏢 Terminal Information & Services
LAX features nine terminals arranged in a horseshoe configuration around the central Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Amenities include:
Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)
- Domestic and international gates (BND–B20).
- Customs & Border Protection facilities for international arrivals.
- Dining: Ink Sack (sandwiches), Border Grill (Mexican), WP24 by Wolfgang Puck (fine dining).
- Retail: Duty-free shops, luxury brand boutiques (Gucci, Chanel), newsstands, and gift shops.
- Lounges: Star Alliance Lounge, Qantas Lounge, Delta Sky Club, Air France Lounge, Emirates Lounge, among others.
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities (nursing rooms, family restrooms).
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor relief near Gate B3 and outdoor areas adjacent to terminal entrances.
Terminal 1 (A Gates)
- Domestic gates A1–A12 serving Southwest Airlines.
- Dining: The Habit Burger Grill, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Verve Coffee Roasters.
- Retail: CVS Pharmacy, Hudson News, and travel essentials shops.
- Lounges: Southwest Airlines Lounge (A Concourse).
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family restrooms.
Terminal 2 (B Gates)
- Domestic gates 20A–23 serving Delta and Air Canada.
- Dining: Tom Bradley Cafe (sandwiches, snacks), Starbucks.
- Retail: Hudson News, duty-free (for interline international connections).
- Lounges: Delta Sky Club.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, family facilities, pet relief areas.
Terminal 3 (C Gates)
- Domestic gates 30–34 serving United Airlines and Air Canada.
- Dining: Shake Shack, Panda Express, Wolfgang Puck’s WP24 Express.
- Retail: Hudson News, LAX Duty-Free (for connections), travel essentials shops.
- Lounges: United Club, Star Alliance Lounge.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, pet relief areas.
Terminal 4 (D Gates)
- Domestic gates 40–44 serving American Airlines.
- Dining: Wolfgang Puck Express, Juice Press, Pinkberry, Starbucks.
- Retail: Hudson News, travel essentials, and gift shops.
- Lounges: Admirals Club, American Airlines Flagship Lounge.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, pet relief areas.
Terminal 5 (E Gates)
- Domestic gates 50–53 serving American Airlines.
- Dining: CB Terminal Kitchen, Jamba Juice, Starbucks.
- Retail: Hudson News, fashion and travel essentials shops.
- Lounges: American Airlines Admiral’s Club, American Airlines Flagship Lounge (shared with Terminal 4).
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, pet relief areas.
Terminal 6 (F Gates)
- Domestic gates 60–64 serving Alaska Airlines, Volaris, and Spirit Airlines.
- Dining: Mendocino Farms (sandwiches), Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
- Retail: Hudson News, gift and travel essentials shops.
- Lounges: Alaska Lounge.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, pet relief areas.
Terminal 7 (G Gates)
- Domestic gates 70–75 serving United Airlines and Lufthansa (some international).
- Dining: California Pizza Kitchen, Panda Express, Starbucks.
- Retail: Hudson News, travel essentials, and duty-free (for eligible passengers).
- Lounges: United Club, American Express Centurion Lounge (near Gate 73).
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, pet relief areas.
Terminal 8 (H Gates)
- Domestic gates 80–84 serving Delta Airlines and WestJet.
- Dining: Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, Wolfgang Puck Express, Juice Press, Starbucks.
- Retail: Hudson News, travel essentials, duty-free for interline connections.
- Lounges: Delta Sky Club.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, pet relief areas.
🚗 Ground Transportation
- Metro Rail: Metro C Line (Green) “Aviation/LAX” station connects to LAX via free shuttle (LAX “G” Shuttle from all terminals). Link to regional subway (Metro E Line) via local bus or shuttle.
- FlyAway Buses: Shuttle service from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Westwood, Union Station, and long-term parking. No reservation required for most routes.
- Rental Cars: Rental Car Center accessible via LAX “G” Shuttle. Major agencies (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo) operate counters in the center.
- Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand and rideshare pickup (Uber, Lyft) on the lower/arrivals level (green curb) outside each terminal. For rideshare, follow signage to “Rideshare Pickup” zones.
- Public Transit: Multiple Metro and bus lines (Metro 102, Metro 111, Culver CityBus Fwy 6) serve LAX’s outer perimeter. Check local schedules at metro.net and other providers.
- Hotel Shuttles: Many nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttles—arrange with your accommodation.
- Parking:
- Central Terminal Area Parking: Structures 1–8 located adjacent to terminals with covered parking and direct pedestrian walkway connections.
- Lot C: Surface lot with shuttle service every 10 minutes to terminals (LAX “C” Shuttle).
- Lot E: Economy parking with shuttles every 15 minutes.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area at 96th Street and Vicksburg Avenue—monitor flight status and pick up passengers curbside when ready.
- Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups on the lower curbside outside each terminal—designated limo zones marked by signage.
- Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks near Terminals 4 and 5, with sidewalk access around the perimeter. Pedestrians may access terminals from adjacent hotels and parking garages.
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✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services
- Runway 6L/24R: 9,883 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – handles heavy international and domestic flights.
- Runway 6R/24L: 10,285 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – parallel runway for large aircraft operations.
- Runway 7L/25R: 10,685 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – accommodates heavy wide-body jets for international arrivals/departures.
- Runway 7R/25L: 11,095 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – longest runway, primary for large international aircraft.
- General Aviation FBOs:
- KLM Flight Academy – Flight training and charter services.
- Signature Flight Support – Hangars, tie-downs, full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), maintenance, and pilot lounges.
- Clay Lacy Aviation – Executive terminal, charter, helicopter services, and maintenance.
- Cargo Facilities:
- FedEx Express – Dedicated ramp and sorting facility.
- UPS Airlines – Dedicated cargo ramp and warehouse.
- Amazon Air – Cargo handling and ramp space.
- Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO facilities for both commercial and general aviation operators.
- Noise Abatement: Strict procedures including preferential runway use, reduced thrust takeoffs, and early turns to minimize noise over nearby residential areas.
📞 Contact & Official Information
Los Angeles International Airport is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
- Official Site: flylax.com
- Phone (General Information): +1 855-463-5252
- LAWA Administration: +1 424-646-5252
- FBO – Signature Flight Support: +1 424-646-6017
- FBO – Clay Lacy Aviation: +1 424-646-6200
- Lost & Found: +1 424-646-5260 (Email: lostandfound@lawa.org)
- Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA