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Los Angeles International Airport

IATA LAX ICAO KLAX Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Los Angeles

Country

🇺🇸 United States

Continent

Coordinates

33,9425, -118,4080

Elevation

125 ft (38 m)

Runways

Ident	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
07L/25R	12.923 ft (3.939 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes
07R/25L	11.095 ft (3.382 m)	200 ft	CON	Yes
06R/24L	10.885 ft (3.318 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes
06L/24R	8.926 ft (2.721 m)	150 ft	CON	Yes

Departures

🇫🇷 CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)

9.103 km

🇩🇪 FRA Frankfurt am Main

9.322 km

8.956 km

11.002 km

3.126 km

2.802 km

10.037 km

9.616 km

🇺🇸 DFW Dallas-Fort Worth

1.983 km

13.400 km

2.215 km

8.760 km

1.385 km

3.974 km

9.385 km

10.203 km

3.941 km

🇨🇳 PVG Shanghai (Pudong)

10.415 km

🇨🇳 CAN Guangzhou (Huadu)

11.618 km

🇨🇦 YYZ Toronto

3.494 km

Los Angeles Stadtführer

Alle Flughäfen, die Los Angeles bedienen

Nearby Airports

ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago

DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston

DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

New York

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte

DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit

MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami

Über uns Los Angeles International Airport

Der Los Angeles International Airport ist der größte Flughafen an der Westküste der USA und einer der verkehrsreichsten der Welt. Er liegt in Westchester, etwa 27 Kilometer südwestlich der Innenstadt von Los Angeles. LAX fertigt über 88 Millionen Passagiere jährlich über neun Terminals ab, die in einer hufeisenförmigen Konfiguration angeordnet sind. Das ikonische Theme Building von 1961, ein Space-Age-Gebäude in der Mitte des Terminalrings, ist ein Wahrzeichen von Los Angeles. LAX ist Drehkreuz für American Airlines, Delta Air Lines und United Airlines und bietet umfangreiche Verbindungen in die Pazifikregion, nach Lateinamerika und weltweit. Der LAX Automated People Mover, eine Hochbahn, verbindet seit 2024 die Terminals mit der Metro C Line und der Metro K Line. LAX verfügt über vier Start- und Landebahnen in zwei Paaren und befindet sich in einem umfassenden Modernisierungsprogramm.

Aviation Terms

Flugplatzbeleuchtung (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Flughafenkategorie (Airport Category) Flughafenhöhe (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Flughafenfeuerwache (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Flughafenlounge (Airport Lounge) Flughafen-Referenzpunkt (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Schürze (Apron) Automatisierte Passkontrolle (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from LAX to downtown Los Angeles?

The LAX/Metro Transit Center connects to the Metro C Line (formerly Green Line) via a free shuttle bus. From the Aviation/LAX station, you can transfer to reach downtown LA in about 60-75 minutes total. The FlyAway bus offers a direct express service to Union Station for $9.75, departing every 30 minutes with a travel time of about 40-60 minutes depending on traffic.

How many terminals does LAX have?

LAX has nine passenger terminals arranged in a horseshoe shape: Terminals 1 through 8 plus the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Terminal 1 is home to Southwest Airlines, while the TBIT handles most international departures. An airside connector links TBIT to Terminal 4-8.

Which airlines have a hub at LAX?

LAX is not a traditional single-airline hub but serves as a major focus city for multiple carriers. United Airlines operates from Terminals 7-8, Delta Air Lines from Terminals 2-3, American Airlines from Terminal 4-5, and Southwest Airlines from Terminal 1. It is the busiest origin-and-destination airport in the United States.

Is there an automated people mover at LAX?

The LAX Automated People Mover (APM) opened in 2025 and connects the airport terminals to the Metro rail system and a consolidated rental car facility. The elevated train has six stations and provides a direct link that eliminates the need for shuttle buses to the Metro.

Does LAX have free Wi-Fi?

Yes, LAX provides free Wi-Fi in all terminals. The network is named _Free LAX WiFi and does not require registration. Speeds support basic browsing and email. Faster premium Wi-Fi is available through Boingo for a fee.