Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX)
Large airport · Los Angeles, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLAX |
| IATA | LAX |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°56'33" W 118°24'29" 33.94250, -118.40800 |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6L/24R | 8,926 ft (2721 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 6R/24L | 10,859 ft (3310 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 7L/25R | 12,894 ft (3930 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 7R/25L | 11,095 ft (3382 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Los Angeles International Airport at a glance
Los Angeles International Airport is a large airport in Los Angeles, California, United States, known to airline systems as LAX. The field elevation of 125 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLAX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 7L/25R — offers 12,894 ft (3930 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7L points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLAX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Los Angeles International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport | KHHR | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport | KSMO | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Long Beach International Airport | KLGB | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | KBUR | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Van Nuys Airport | KVNY | 31 km (17 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Los Angeles International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 125 ft field elevation of Los Angeles International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Los Angeles International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Los Angeles International Airport is KLAX, and its IATA code is LAX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Los Angeles International Airport above sea level?
Los Angeles International Airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Los Angeles International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.9425, -118.4080 — in Los Angeles, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, about 7 km away.
Does KLAX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLAX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Los Angeles International Airport?
Los Angeles International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 7L/25R, measures 12,894 ft (3930 m) with a CON surface.