LAX Terminal 1 Map & Guide
This page is dedicated to providing information about Terminal 1 at Los Angeles Airport. You will find general information about the terminal, along with how to access and use our interactive terminal maps.
Terminal 1 Info & Layout
Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) primarily handles domestic flights and serves as a major operating base for Southwest Airlines. This terminal features 14 gates, including Gates 9, 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, 13–16, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, and a bus gate. In addition to Southwest, check-in facilities are available for Air Transat, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, Condor, Cayman Airways, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines, and VivaAerobús. Passengers flying with these airlines board shuttle buses to the West Gates of the Tom Bradley International Terminal for their flights.
Terminal 1 was constructed in 1984 and last underwent extensive renovations in 2018, which included updates to the security screening area and baggage handling facilities. The terminal was expanded in 2021 to enhance connectivity, adding a post-security bridge between Terminals 1 and 2, and a bus gate for transfers to the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Future plans include a connection to the LAX Automated People Mover (APM), set to be operational by December 2025.
Travelers can access Terminal 1 via the LAX Shuttle route A buses, which connect all terminals on the landside. For those moving between terminals on the airside, pedestrian corridors are available, allowing seamless transfers without exiting and reentering security. Unique to Terminal 1 is its integration with the LAX modernization efforts, ensuring better connectivity and passenger experience.
To familiarize yourself with the terminal, explore the LAX Airport main map page.
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Using the Terminal 1 Map
First, scroll down on this page to the map image. Then, tap or click on the image or button to choose your terminal or locate parking facilities. A window will open with an interactive map, allowing you to pan and zoom to a specific gate, or amenity. You can also use the search feature to highlight the location on the map of gates, restaurants, lounges, security checkpoints, baggage claim areas and more. In addition, get directions from one location to another, which is very handy when you know your arrival and departure gate for a connection!
IMPORTANT: If using a mobile phone, please check that you are using the latest software (e.g. iOS) version for the best results.
