Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Time Zone GMT -8.0

Airport codes (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX)

Address
1 World Way, Los Angeles, California 90045, USA

Access

The airport is located just off the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy-1) and Hwy-42, near the intersection of Fwy-405 and -Fwy105 (Hwy-1 is also called Lincoln Boulevard just north of the airport and is called Sepulveda Boulevard just south of the airport). From Los Angeles, take Fwy-405 south, turn off onto either Hwy-42 or Fwy-105 west, and follow signs to the airport.

Airport Overview

Contacts

Telephone
(310) 646 5252

Website
www.lawa.org

Airport Information

Number of Terminals
9 (including the Tom Bradley International Terminal)

Facilities

Information and Help Desks
Travelers Aid booths are located on the lower/Arrivals level of each terminal near baggage reclaim and provide information and assistance for disabled passengers. The airport has a 24-hour recorded information line (tel: (310) 646 5252).
Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs and bureaux de change are available in all terminals. So are Internet access facilities, including wireless Internet access. Public phones are available in all terminals, and mobile phone rental is available at the Arrivals level in the TBI Terminal. Free electrical recharging stations for mobile phones and laptops are available in all terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous fast-food outlets, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and ice cream parlours across the airport.

Shopping: Shops are plentiful at the airport; duty-free shopping is available in terminals 2-7 and in the TBI Terminal; newsagents, gift shops and bookshops are also widely available.
Luggage: Trolleys are available. There are no longer electronic baggage lockers at the airport. Instead, LAX Internatinal Baggage Service (tel: (310) 863 4109) has a service in place for baggage to be picked up at the airport, stored outside of the airport and then returned to the traveller at an appointed time. Lost property is handed to the LAX Airport Police (tel: (310) 417 0440).

Other facilities: There is a first aid station in the TBI Terminal. AED units (defibrillators) are situated throughout the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
Wireless Internet access is available in all public spaces at the airport. In addition, Neptune Networks has kiosks with monitors and keyboards in all terminals. These are available on a pay-for-use basis. There is also Internet dataport access at most public telephones in the terminals. Notary services are available in the TBI Terminal, at the ICE Currency Exchange booth on the Departures level. Fax and photocopying is available at the ICE Currency Exchange booth on the Arrivals level of the TBI Terminal. There is a board room in terminal 3, provided by Alaska Airlines (tel: (310) 342 4476), and two conference rooms in Terminal 1, provided by US Airways (tel: (310) 348 7914). General conference facilities are available at nearby hotels. The Hilton Los Angeles Airport (tel: (310) 410 4000; www.hilton.com) provides meeting rooms and banqueting rooms as well as a 24-hour fully equipped business centre.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities include ramps and lifts, adapted toilets, wheelchair-accessible restaurants, fast-food outlets and coffee shops as well as TDD telephones in all terminals. All airport car parks have plenty of disabled spaces, and lift-equipped shuttle buses run between lots B and C and the terminals. Free parking is available for disabled drivers in metered areas; however this is only available to drivers who can display a disabled permit. Wheelchairs can be requested from individual airlines; disabled passengers are advised to inform their airline of their requirements in advance. There is a TDD information line (tel: (310) 417 0439).

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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world. Located on the southern coast of California, Los Angeles International Airport handles thousands of domestic and international commercial flights every year.

Located 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport provides travelers with extensive and modern facilities, with convenient transport links by road and rail. LAX Airport flies international passengers and cargo traffic to and from the five-county Southern California region, serving 88 airlines through nine terminals.

Commercial service began at LAX in 1946, with domestic and international terminals and a second-level roadway added in the 1980s. With its increasingly expanding air cargo system, Los Angeles International Airport is a commerce leader and is set for further major expansion from 2006.

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Each terminal at Los Angeles International Airport serves several airlines and a large number of destinations. Each terminal has a variety of restaurants, bars, newsstands, and shops. Business services, banks, and ATMs are also available. The Tom Bradley Terminal is LAX's principal terminal and offers additional services including a first-aid station and direct telephone service for hotel and car reservations.

Terminal 1

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 1 serves America West, Southwest, and US Airways. It contains gates 1-13.

Terminal 2

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 serves Air Canada / Canada Jazz, Air China, Air FRance, Air New Zealand, Aviacsa, Avianca, Hawaiian Air, KLM,LACSA, Northwest, TACA, Virgin Atlantic, and West Jet.

Terminal 3

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 3 serves Alaska Air and Horizon Air. It contains gates 30-39.

Terminal 4

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 serves American Airlines, American Eagle, Cathay Pacific, Midwest and Qantas. It contains gates 41-48.

Terminal 5

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 5 serves Aerolitoral, Aeromexico (arrivals), Air Jamaica, Alitalia and Delta. It contains gates 50-58.

Terminal 6

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 6 serves Air Tran, Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, United and Virgin America. It contains gates 60-69.

Terminal 7

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 7 serves United, and United Express. It contains gates 70-78.

Terminal 8

Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 8 serves United Airlines. It contains gates 80-88.

Tom Bradley International Terminal

The Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport serves Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Copa Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, Korean Airlines, LAN (Chile), LAN (Peru), LTU International Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airline, Mexicana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas-Flights, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., Thai Airways, United Airlines and Varig Brazilian Airlines

Shopping

Duty Free
All terminals except Terminal 8 provide duty-free shopping, with three shops at Tom Bradley Terminal.

Gift Shops
Amongst stores at LAX are several branches of See's Candy, Crews of California, Hudson newsagents, and Via Voyage.

Restaurants and Bars

LAX offers a wide selection of fast-food outlets, including Burger King, Starbucks, California Pizza Kitchen, McDonald's, Home Turf Sports Bars, Boudin Sourdough Bakery, plus fine dining at two outlets of Wolfgang Puck.

Business Services

Internet Access
Dataports are available at public telephones in all terminals. Neptune Networks operates 60 Internet kiosks in Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 6.

Mobile Phone Rental
Call +1 310 645 3500 for information. Phones available to hire from Tom Bradley Terminal (lower level).

Fax and Photocopying
Facilities are available at the ICE currency exchange booth at Tom Bradley Terminal (lower level).

Post
No US post services are available at LAX.

Currency Exchange and ATMs

Foreign Exchange Desks
These are located at all terminal departure halls and at Tom Bradley Terminal arrivals hall. ICE foreign currency exchange booths are located on the upper floor of each terminal. Opening hours vary; call: +1 310 646 7934 for details. Traveler's checks can be exchanged at every terminal. Visa card and MasterCard cash advances available up to USD 300 at ICE currency exchange kiosks at Terminals 2, 3, 5, 7, and Tom Bradley Terminal.

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
ATMs dispense cash from machines on both upper and lower floors of each terminal.

Airlines Using Los Angeles International Airport

Aeroflot SU TBIT (888) 340-6400
Air Berlin AB TBIT (866) 266-5588
Air Pacific FJ TBIT (800) 227-4446
Air Tahiti Nui TN TBIT (877) 824-4846
Alaska Airlines AS TBIT (800) 426-0333
All Nippon Airways (ANA) NH TBIT (800) 235-9262
Asiana Airlines OZ TBIT (800) 227-4262
British Airways BA TBIT (800) 247-9297
Cathay Pacific Airways CX TBIT (800) 233-2742
China Airlines CI TBIT (800) 227-5118
China Eastern MU TBIT (626) 583-1500
China Southern CZ TBIT (888) 338-8988
Copa Airlines (Panama) CM TBIT (800) 359-2672
El Al Israel Airlines LY TBIT (800) 223-6700
Emirates EK TBIT (800) 777-3999
EVA Air BR TBIT (800) 695-1188
Japan Airlines JL TBIT (800) 525-3663
Korean Airlines KE TBIT (800) 438-5000
LAN (Chile) LA TBIT (866) 435-9526
LAN (Peru) LP TBIT (866) 435-9526
Lufthansa LH TBIT (800) 645-3880
Malaysia Airline MH TBIT (800) 552-9264
Mexicana Airlines MX TBIT (800) 531-7921
Philippine Airlines PR TBIT (800) 435-9725
Qantas-Flights 93,94,107,108 QF TBIT (800) 227-4500
Singapore Airlines SQ TBIT (800) 742-3333
Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. LX TBIT (877) 359-7947
Thai Airways TG TBIT (800) 426-5204
Southwest Airlines WN Terminal 1 (800) 435-9792
US Airways US Terminal 1 (800) 428-4322
Air Canada AC Terminal 2 (888) 247-2262
Air Canada Jazz QK Terminal 2 (888) 247-2262
Air China CA Terminal 2 (800) 882-8122
Air France AF Terminal 2 (800) 237-2747
Air New Zealand NZ Terminal 2 (800) 262-1234
Avianca Airlines AV Terminal 2 (800) 284-2622
Hawaiian Airlines HA Terminal 2 (800) 367-5320
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL Terminal 2 (800) 225-2525
LACSA Airlines LR Terminal 2 (800) 225-2272
Sun Country SY Terminal 2 (800) 359-6786
TACA International Airlines TA Terminal 2 (800) 535-8780
Virgin Atlantic VS Terminal 2 (800) 862-8621
Volaris Y4 Terminal 2 (866) 988-3527
West Jet WS Terminal 2 (888) 937-8538
Alaska Airlines AS Terminal 3 (800) 426-0333
Horizon Air QX Terminal 3 (800) 547-9308
V Australia VA Terminal 3 (800) 444-0260
Virgin America VX Terminal 3 (877) 359-8474
American Airlines AA Terminal 4 (800) 433-7300
American Eagle AA Terminal 4 (800) 433-7300
Midwest Airlines Terminal 4 (800) 452-2022
Qantas-Flights 15,16,25,26,175,176 QF Terminal 4 (800) 227-4500
Aerolitoral AM Terminal 5 (800) 237-6639
Aeromexico AM Terminal 5 (800) 237-6639
Delta Air Lines DL Terminal 5 (800) 221-1212
Northwest Airlines NW Terminal 5 (800) 225-2525
AirTran Airways FL Terminal 6 (800) 247-8726
Allegiant Airlines G4 Terminal 6 (702) 505-8888
Continental Airlines CO Terminal 6 (800) 525-0280
Copa Airlines (Panama) CM Terminal 6 (800) 359-2672
Frontier Airlines F9 Terminal 6 (800) 432-1359
Jet Blue B6 Terminal 6 (800) 538-2583
Spirit Airlines NK Terminal 6 (800) 772-7117
United Airlines (Premier, First Class, Business Class Only) UA Terminal 6 (800) 241-6522
United Airlines (E-Ticket Passengers) UA Terminal 7 (800) 241-6522
United Express (E-Ticket Passengers) UA Terminal 7 (800) 241-6522
United Airlines (Paper Tickets and Non Ticketed) UA Terminal 8 (800)241-6522
United Express Airlines (Paper Tickets and Non Ticketed) UA Terminal 8 (800) 241-6522

Top 10 Things To Do In Los Angeles

1 Leo Carillo State Beach

32100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

One of Malibu's best-kept secrets is also one of the most private beaches in SoCal. Trek down the well worn path to the water and stake your claim on the sand. Romance alert: If the tide is low and the ocean calm, you can sneak around the hulking rock formations and discover other, more private, places to get beached.
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2 The Hollywood Bowl

2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068

A concert venue like no other, this outdoor amphitheater makes it feel like you're watching your favorite band perform on the moon. It's that special. So pack a picnic, grab a bottle of wine and roll out the blanket.

3 Hollywood & Highland

6800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

The Times Square of the West Coast, this famed intersection has become a tourist-trapping mecca of shopping and entertainment. Search the sidewalks for the star of your favorite celeb, but be careful not to bump into a costumed superhero--they roam in front of the complex.

4 Griffith Park Observatory

2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

From this famous Griffith Park peak you can see the ocean, downtown, the Hollywood sign and, of course, the stars. Following a multimillion-dollar facelift, the landmark, which includes the remarkable Samuel Oschin Planetarium, is truly out of this world.

5 Pink's Hot Dogs

709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

If it's nearly 3am and there's a line wrapped around the block, it's probably because of this Melrose landmark. Despite 20 other options on the menu, their long, thin, 100-percent beef dogs--oozing with chili and topped with a slab of neon-orange cheese--are what everyone is waiting for.

6 Skybar

8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Do the Sunset Strip in style: Sip cocktails with supermodels--or spy on supermodels sipping cocktails. Or, be hired as a supermodel in an ad for cocktails. Come on, this velvet rope bar is Hollywood to the core.

7 Norton Simon Museum Of Art

411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Oh, you sophisticated soul you. Find two thousand years of art tucked into just one city block here. And since the incomparable collection includes great Renaissance and Old Master paintings, you'll be in excellent high-brow company.

8 Chateau Marmont

8221 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

The tales to be told if the walls of this hallowed West Hollywood hotel could talk. John Belushi overdosed in one of the bungalows, and Lindsay Lohan spiced things up when she made it her makeshift L.A. home. Even if you already have a place to stay, you can sneak a peek while enjoying brunch on the quiet garden patio.

9 Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608

Climb aboard for a guided tour through Hollywood history--but beware of sharks (Jaws), tremors (Earthquake) and exploding cars (Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift). Not only does the Universal Studios backlot tour become a ride of its own, but it's also the only way you'll see the actual sets from legendary films like Back to the Future, War of the Worlds, Psycho and more. The classic King Kong stop on the tour burnt down in a recent fire, but perhaps a trip down Wisteria Lane (TV's Desperate Housewives) will make you feel better?

10 Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

For he's a jolly good fellow! At the ripe old age of 100 this year, there's never been a better time to see SoCal royalty than right around the time that it is right now. Celebrate the famed Coney Island of the west, where you can take a turn on a newly revitalized ferris wheel or strap in for a roller coaster ride. Real thrill seekers will go ape for the daily Trapeze