Large airport · Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area, in the U.S. Its IATA code is LAX. Its ICAO code is KLAX. It has 4 runways, longest 12,894 ft (CON). Elevation 125 ft.
Photo: Bruce H. Cox, Los Angeles Times via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Airport facts
| Location | Los Angeles, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LAX |
| ICAO code | KLAX |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 4 runways, longest 12,894 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 125 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 33.9425° N, 118.4080° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Los Angeles International Airport is known for
Los Angeles International Airport is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area, in the U.S.
Official website: https://www.flylax.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
thumb|LAX sign as seen near the entrance of the airport
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Los Angeles International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall · United States · 11.9 miles away
- Hollywood Sign · United States · 14.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Los Angeles International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Dockweiler State Beach · United States · 1.9 miles away
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area · United States · 5.2 miles away
- Santa Monica State Beach · United States · 7.4 miles away
- Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park · United States · 9.6 miles away
- Will Rogers State Historic Park · United States · 9.9 miles away
- Will Rogers State Beach · United States · 11.0 miles away
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The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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5.6 miles awayCentury City Heliport
8.2 miles awayCompton Woodley Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Los Angeles International Airport?
Los Angeles International Airport is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area, in the U.S.
What is the airport code for Los Angeles International Airport?
Los Angeles International Airport — its IATA code is LAX and its ICAO code is KLAX.
Where is Los Angeles International Airport located?
Los Angeles International Airport serves Los Angeles, United States. Its coordinates are 33.9425° N, 118.4080° W.
How do I get to Los Angeles International Airport?
thumb|LAX sign as seen near the entrance of the airport
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3632
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.