Los Angeles International Airport — Los Angeles, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereLos Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles uses the IATA code LAX, with KLAX as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary international gateway to Southern California and one of the busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic. Opened in 1930 as Mines Field, it took its current three-letter code almost by accident: as US airport identifiers expanded from two letters to three in the late 1940s, the existing "LA" simply had an "X" appended to fill the extra slot — the X carries no other meaning. LAX sits directly on the Pacific coastline at the western edge of the city, with four parallel runways split into two pairs on either side of the terminal complex.
Runways at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6L/24R | 8926 ft (2721 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 6R/24L | 10859 ft (3310 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 7L/25R | 12894 ft (3930 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 7R/25L | 11095 ft (3382 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SOCAL APP | 36.07 MHz |
| APP | SOCAL APP | 124.3 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.8 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.4 MHz |
| DEP | SOCAL DEP | 124.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.65 MHz |
| MISC | CG | 34.5 MHz |
| MISC | CG | 898.4 MHz |
| OPS | AF | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.8 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 7.1 km (4.4 mi)
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) — 9.1 km (5.7 mi)
- Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 27.6 km (17.1 mi)
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) — 29.3 km (18.2 mi)
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 30.7 km (19.1 mi)
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) — 58.0 km (36.0 mi)
- Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD) — 68.6 km (42.6 mi)
- Ontario International Airport (ONT) — 75.5 km (46.9 mi)
Travelers flying into or out of Los Angeles often search for the LAX airport code when booking flights, checking baggage tags, or filling out customs forms. As the main airport code for Los Angeles, CA, LAX also appears on flight status boards and international arrival cards around the world.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport?
The IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport is LAX.
What is the ICAO code for Los Angeles International Airport?
The ICAO code for Los Angeles International Airport is KLAX. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.