Los Angeles International Airport (LAX Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Los Angeles, United States. It is officially identified by the IATA code LAX and ICAO code KLAX. The airport is situated at an elevation of 126 feet (38 meters) above mean sea level. It operates within the America/Los_Angeles timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 4 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation 126 ft

Coordinates 33.942, -118.409

Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Runways 4

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The IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport is LAX. Its ICAO code is KLAX.

Los Angeles International Airport is located in or near Los Angeles, US. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Los Angeles International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Los Angeles International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.