| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KLAX |
| City / Country | Los Angeles, United States |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Runways | 4 parallel runways: 06L/24R (2,720m), 06R/24L (3,135m), 07L/25R (3,991m), 07R/25L (3,382m) |
For information only. Always verify airport details with official sources before travel or flight planning.
Terminals
9 passenger terminals arranged in a horseshoe loop, anchored by the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT / Terminal B).
Airlines & Connections
Major gateway for Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest, and transpacific carriers to Asia and Oceania.
Ground Transport
FlyAway express nonstop buses to Union Station and Van Nuys; newly integrated Automated People Mover (APM) connecting terminals to Metro C & K lines and rental car facility.
Traveller Tips
Allow ample connection time when transferring between separate domestic terminals and Tom Bradley International, as some terminal airside walkways require re-clearing TSA security.
History
Originating in 1928 as Mines Field, LAX was dedicated in 1930 and expanded to become the primary transpacific aviation gateway of North America.
Related Airport Guides
- John F. Kennedy International Airport — United States
- Tokyo Haneda Airport — Japan