Los Angeles Airport LAX

Airport Facts & Stats

• LAX is the fourth busiest airport internationally and the second busiest in the world.
• LA airport is the biggest airport on the West Coast, connecting America with Asia and Oceania.
• More than 80 million people travel into or out of LAX annually.
• Over 2 million tons of cargo pass through the airport every year.
• The LAX Airport has a Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) program that uses specially-trained therapy dogs to help nervous passengers relax.
  

Airport Traveling Tips

• The airport is chaotic around the clock. Avoid peak travel hours from 6 am -9 am, 11 am-2 pm, and 7 pm-10 pm)
• Arrive 2 hours before the scheduled domestic flight departure and 3 hours before an international flight departure to account for TSA security wait times and any possible flight delays.
• Take a few minutes to look at the Los Angeles Airport map before traveling to the airport to board a flight.
• LAX Airport is open 24/7, airline check-in counters and security checkpoints open between 4am-5am and close 11:30pm-2:30am, Pacific time, depending on each terminal's flight schedules. 
• If dropping off a passenger, use the Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 96th Street /Vicksburg Av. (free for 2 hrs; stay with your car until your party calls to be picked up at the curb). For transport options refer to 'Transportation Buses & Trains'
  

Passenger Pickup and Drop off:

Passengers leaving LAX can board buses on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal at the blue FlyAway® columns.
Park either at the parking available at the center of the horseshoe across from each terminal for $4 per hour or remote Economy Parking Lot C for $4 per hour.
If dropping off a passenger or waiting to retrieve guests, use the Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 96th Street /Vicksburg Av. on the outskirts of the LAX airport.

Flight Status

• For arriving flights: LAX Arriving Flight Status provides LAX arrival times, delays, time-to-land, and gate info.
• For departing flights: LAX Departing Flight Status lists actual vs scheduled departure times, flight delays, map tracking, and LAX airport gate info.
• To get the best fares at Seattle airport, Book a Flight at LAX
  

Airport Terminals

LAX Airport has nine passenger terminals. These terminals are connected by a U-shaped, two-level roadway.  To see the terminal locations and get additional information, please refer to the Los Angeles International Airport terminal map.

Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is the main terminal that hosts most of the major international airlines, except those housed in Terminal 2. The terminal has 18 gates, nine of which are on the north concourse, and the other nine are on the south concourse.

There are additional nine satellite gates at the American Eagle satellite terminal for international flights on the west side of the LAX Airport. Passengers are transported to these gates by bus. 

Airlines Served

The Los Angeles Airport serves over 70 different airlines. It also serves as a hub for Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines, Volaris, and Southwest Airlines.

Check out the full list of airlines served at LAX Airport.

Airport Parking

Short-term and Long-term Parking

Short -term Parking at LAX Airport is provided at all lots. The charges are $5 for one hour. Then, it costs $4 for every half an hour after at all parking lots. Parking charges at Economy Lot E $4 for one hour and then $4 for each hour.  

Off-site Parking

There are many off-site parking lots near LAX Airport. Most of these facilities are open 24/7 and provide a shuttle service to and from the airport.

Ground Transportation 

After arriving at Los Angeles Airport, passengers have many options for ground transportation. These options include airport shuttles, buses, car rentals, and trains. Passengers can also choose ride services like Lyft, Uber, and taxis.

LAX Car Rental: Many car rental companies serve passengers with pick-up and drop-off services. These companies include Avis, Almano, Fox, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty, to name a few.

LAX Airport Shuttle: A free airport shuttle service connects the Los Angeles International Airport with the Metro Rail Green Line railway facility. Also, the airport avails free shuttle buses to transport passengers between airline terminals. LAX-it is the new service that guests arriving at the LAX Airport can choose to connect to their Taxi, Opoli, Lyft, and Uber rides when exiting the Airport.

Buses & Trains: Many schedules service buses that provide service from the Los Angeles Airport to all areas across Los Angeles and surrounding regions. The LAX FlyAway Buses is another popular and convenient mode of nonstop transportation between LAX and regions throughout the city. It tickets $9.75 each way.

Amenities & Services at LAX

To help you enjoy your stay, Los Angeles International Airport provides visitors with many different amenities and services including:

• Parking
• Trained therapy dogs to comfort nervous and stressed passengers
• Restaurants, cafes, and bars
• Hotels
• Spa and massage facilities
• Public art exhibitions, media walls, video installations, sculptures, and paintings
• Airport lounges
• Layover and family facilities
• Flight Path Museum and Learning Center
• Free Wi-Fi internet throughout the terminals
• Numerous public transportation options
• Currency exchange
• Airport police
• Medical and first aid