Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport sits about 30 kilometers southwest of downtown Los Angeles, on the Pacific coast in Southern California. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Greater Los Angeles area and the wider western United States. The airport opened in 1928 as Mines Field and was redeveloped extensively in the 1950s and again ahead of the 1984 Summer Olympics.
About Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport sits about 30 kilometers southwest of downtown Los Angeles, on the Pacific coast in Southern California. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Greater Los Angeles area and the wider western United States. The airport opened in 1928 as Mines Field and was redeveloped extensively in the 1950s and again ahead of the 1984 Summer Olympics.
The airport has nine passenger terminals arranged in a horseshoe configuration around a central roadway, including the Tom Bradley International Terminal used primarily for long-haul international flights. Four parallel runways are split into two pairs, oriented roughly east–west on either side of the terminal core. The airport operates 24 hours a day, and a multi-year modernization program is underway, including a new automated people mover.
Overview
Los Angeles International Airport sits about 30 kilometers southwest of downtown Los Angeles, on the Pacific coast in Southern California. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Greater Los Angeles area and the wider western United States. The airport opened in 1928 as Mines Field and was redeveloped extensively in the 1950s and again ahead of the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Airlines
LAX is a hub for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, and a focus city for Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. It is also a major base for transpacific operations and is served by most major European, Asian, Latin American and Oceanian flag carriers, making it one of the busiest international gateways in North America.
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FAQ
Los Angeles International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, United States (North America), at coordinates 33.940°, -118.410°.
- Its IATA code is LAX and its ICAO code is KLAX.
- Los Angeles International Airport serves Los Angeles, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Los Angeles International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Los Angeles International Airport sits at latitude 33.940° and longitude -118.410°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from LAX include American Airlines, Air India, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines and 24 more.
- Tracked destinations from LAX include Tokyo, London, San Francisco, Sydney, New York, Las Vegas, Mexico City, Vancouver and 5 more, spread across 7 countries.
- Its address is 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States, the phone number is +1 855-463-5252, the official website is http://www.lawa.org/welcomelax.aspx. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.