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LAX (Los Angeles International) Airport Guide

Los Angeles • United States of America • Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

The 4th-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic — 9 terminals, 75M+ passengers/year.

LAX Airport at a Glance

  • 9 Terminals
  • 4 Runways
  • 1,700 Daily flights
  • 76,587,980 Passengers / year
  • 1928 Opened
  • 128 Elevation, ft

Online departures and arrivals board for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

United States of America

Transfers and hotels

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient entry point. To ensure a stress-free journey, plan your travel arrangements in advance: book a transfer from LAX with a Russian-speaking driver and a meet-and-greet service—it's more reliable than a taxi. For a comfortable stay before or after your flight, choose a hotel near the airport —with free cancellation and breakfast included.

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Flights from LAX

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Terminals & Airlines at LAX

T1

Terminal 1

  • Southwest Airlines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Allegiant Air
  • Frontier Airlines
T2

Terminal 2

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Aeroméxico
  • WestJet
T3

Terminal 3

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Delta Connection
TBIT

Tom Bradley International Terminal (T-B)

  • Air France
  • British Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • Emirates
  • Qantas
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • KLM
  • Cathay Pacific
T4

Terminal 4

  • American Airlines
  • American Eagle
T5

Terminal 5

  • American Airlines (international arrivals)
  • JetBlue
  • Spirit Airlines
T6

Terminal 6

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • Air Canada Express
T7

Terminal 7

  • United Airlines
  • United Express
T8

Terminal 8

  • United Airlines (regional)
  • United Express

USO & Military Lounges at LAX

USO at LAX (Bob Hope USO)

Terminal
Theme Building (separate building on airport grounds, accessible from terminals)
Location
201 World Way, Los Angeles International Airport
Hours
Sun–Fri 07:00–21:00 (closed Saturdays)
Phone
+1-310-645-3716
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TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at LAX

TSA PreCheck

Available at: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, TBIT

TSA PreCheck lanes are available at all terminals. Hours vary — generally 04:00–22:00.

CLEAR

Available at: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, TBIT

Global Entry

Available at: TBIT

Global Entry kiosks are located in the Federal Inspection Services area at TBIT for international arrivals.

Restaurants & Food at LAX

Terminal TBIT

  • Petrossian Caviar & Champagne · Fine dining · 11:00–22:00 · post-security
  • 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria · Casual · 06:00–23:00 · post-security
  • Urth Caffé · Coffee · 05:00–23:30 · post-security

Terminal 1

  • Cassell's Hamburgers · Casual · 05:00–22:00 · pre-security

Terminal 2

  • Lemonade · Casual · 05:30–22:00 · post-security

Terminal 3

  • Shake Shack · Fast food · 05:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal 4

  • Border Grill · Casual · 05:30–22:00 · post-security

Terminal 5

  • Trejo's Tacos · Fast food · 06:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal 6

  • Rock & Brews · Bar · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal 7

  • Bar Sajor · Casual · 05:00–22:00 · post-security
  • United Polaris Lounge · Lounge · 04:30–23:30 · post-security

Ground Transportation at LAX

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: LAX-it lot (Uber, Lyft, taxi)

All rideshare and taxi pickups happen at the LAX-it lot, a short free shuttle ride from each terminal. Shuttles run 24/7 every 3–5 minutes.

Rental Cars

Location: Consolidated Rental Car Facility (off-airport, opens late 2025)

Shuttle: Free shuttle from each terminal, 24/7

Public Transit

  • bus — LAX FlyAway
    Union Station (Downtown LA), Van Nuys, Long Beach, Hollywood
  • metro — C Line / K Line (LAX/Metro Transit Center)
    The Automated People Mover and LAX/Metro Transit Center connect LAX to the Metro C and K lines (rapid transit to Downtown LA and South Bay).

Parking

On-site: Terminal lots P1–P7 (covered, walking distance), Economy Lot E (shuttle)

Rates: From $5 / 30 min (terminal), $20 / day (economy)

Hotels Near LAX Airport

  • Hyatt Regency LAX · 0.3 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection · 0.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Sheraton Gateway LAX · 0.4 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Westin Los Angeles Airport · 0.4 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • The Proud Bird Hotel · 0.6 mi from terminal Free shuttle
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Frequently Asked Questions about LAX

Which terminal is United Airlines at LAX?
United operates mainline flights from Terminal 7 and regional flights from Terminal 8.
Where is the USO lounge at LAX?
The USO Bob Hope Hollywood Entertainment Center is on the Departures Level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), near Gate 130. Open 06:00–22:00 daily.
How do I get from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles?
The fastest option is the LAX FlyAway bus to Union Station ($9.75, ~45 min). Rideshare from the LAX-it lot is ~30 min and $30–60 depending on traffic. The Metro C/K lines via the LAX/Metro Transit Center are the cheapest at $1.75.
Where do I catch an Uber or Lyft at LAX?
All rideshare pickups happen at the LAX-it lot. Free shuttles run from every terminal every 3–5 minutes, 24/7.
Does LAX have TSA PreCheck and CLEAR?
Yes — TSA PreCheck is available at all 9 terminals. CLEAR is available at Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and TBIT.