Where is LAX Airport and Other LAX Questions Answered

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LAX serves 48M+ passengers a year making it one of the country’s busiest airports. In addition to the Los Angeles Airport’s high volume of passenger traffic and aircraft operations, it is easily one of the most recognizable airports in the world. LAX is regularly featured in countless movies and TV shows contributing to its popularity. 

People are constantly inquiring about LA Airport and its daily functions. I have put together a collection frequently asked questions about LAX to provide some helpful and insightful answers all in one place.

Common LAX Questions Answered

Where is LAX Airport?

Los Angles Airport is located in Westchester, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The address for LAX is: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Why is LA called LAX?

The location identifier of “LAX” is the IATA airport code for Los Angeles International Airport. In the 1930’s airports only had two-letter identifiers. Over the next decade, as the aviation industry grew and more airports were constructed across the world, a third letter was added to airport identifiers. Many airports like LA elected to add the “X” to the end of its two-letter identifier. There is no specific meaning to the “X” in LAX.  

Is LAX the biggest airport in the world?

No, LAX is not the biggest airport in the world. By square miles, the biggest airport in the world is King Fahd International (DMM) in Saudi Arabia. The second largest in the world and largest in the U.S. is Denver International Airport (DEN).

In the U.S., LAX is the second busiest airport after Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). LAX is the largest and busiest airport on the U.S. West Coast.

Is LAX the only airport in LA?

No, LAX is not the only airport in LA. The other airports that serve the Greater Los Angeles area are

  1. Hollywood-Burbank Airport (BUR)
  2. John Wayne Airport (SNA)
  3. Long Beach Airport (LGB)
  4. Ontario International Airport (ONT)
  5. San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)

How many gates does LAX have?

LAX has 146 total gates through out their nine passenger terminals. In 2019, a $14 billion dollar budget was approved to make improvements to LAX’s infrastructure. These upgrades include the addition of more gates to access very large passenger aircraft. By 2024, LAX is expected to increase their total gates to 182.

Is JFK bigger than LAX?

Yes, JFK is bigger than LAX when it comes to the acreage and square miles of the airport’s area.

  • JFK was developed on 4,930 acres covering 8.1 square miles.
  • LAX was developed on 2,950 acres with a surface area of 5.4 square miles.

How long does it take to get through LAX?

The standard TSA wait time at LAX is 20 minutes. The busiest times are 9 AM to 11 AM, 3PM to 4 PM, and 6 PM to 7 PM. If you avoid those times, you can get through LAX in as little as 10-15 minutes.

To get the most accurate and current TSA wait time information, download the MyTSA mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store and navigate to LAX Airport.

How far is Disneyland from LAX Airport?

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA is about 40 miles from LAX Airport. If you are driving to Disneyland from LAX, the car ride is estimated to take about 45 to 50 minutes depending on traffic and route. 

How much is parking at LAX airport?

LAX has both hourly and daily parking available on-site. 

  • Economy Lot
    • Hourly rate: $6 for the first hour and $5 every additional 30 minutes 
    • Max daily rate: $30 a day
    • Pre-booked daily rate: $16 a day
  • Terminal Parking area (CTA Parking)
    • Hourly rate: $7 for the first hour and $6 every additional 30 minutes 
    • Max daily rate: $50 a day
    • Pre-booked daily rate: $30 a day
  • Premium Terminal Parking
    • Hourly rate: $9 for the first hour and $8 every additional 30 minutes 
    • Max daily rate: $60 a day
    • Pre-booked daily rate: $38 a day
  • Valet Terminal Parking
    •  No hourly valet parking is available at LAX
    • Max daily rate: $70 a day
    • Pre-booked daily rate: $32 a day

Is there a hotel inside LAX airport?

There are no hotels in LAX Airport or adjacent to any of its terminals. The closest hotel is the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport directly across from the LAX Sign at the airport’s entrance. The address is 6240 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045.

Other than the Hyatt Regency, other hotels that are nearest in proximity to LAX are:

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Airport – 6151 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
  • Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX – 6161 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
  • Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel – 6101 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045

What happened at LAX Airport yesterday?

To see LAX’s latest airport updates, you can follow LAX’s official Twitter page. Another good resource is the Airport-LA.com website for Live LAX flight information.

How Far is Burbank Airport from LAX?

The distance from Burbank Airport to LAX is 17 miles however, the driving distance is about 30 miles. If you are driving or taking a ride share service, expect a 45 to 55 minute drive depending on the traffic and route. If you are taking public transportation, it take about 2 to 2.5 hours in transit time.  

Did I get your question in there? What other questions should I add to this list? If you want more information on LAX and parking, visit our LAX Parking Information page.

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