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Los Angeles International Airport Airport LAX


Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX), is the primary airport serving Los Angeles, California, United States. It is often referred to by its airport code LAX, with the letters pronounced individually. LAX is located in southwestern Los Angeles in the neighborhood of Westchester, 16 mi (26 km) from the downtown core.

LAX is one of the busiest airports in the world and is served by flights to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The airport is a major hub for United Airlines and a focus city for American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines.

Nearby Places and Driving Directions

LAX and Beach Cities (0 miles), El Segundo (2 miles), Manhattan Beach (3 miles), Marina Del Rey (4 miles), Hermosa Beach (5 miles), Culver City (5 miles), Redondo Beach (6 miles), Torrance (7 miles), Santa Monica (8 miles), Beverly Hills (9 miles), and Carson (9 miles)