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Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, United States · North America

Solid US hub with improving facilities but suffers from sprawl, construction, and peak congestion.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

80M+

Average security

12 min

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

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Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, United States · North America

Solid US hub with improving facilities but suffers from sprawl, construction, and peak congestion.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

80M+

Average security

12 min

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

Terminal 5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028SkyLink APM still in testing — passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliestPeak-hour security and traffic surgesLimited Priority Pass lounge accessSprawling layout requiring planning

11 photos

The curved glass facade of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX under a bright sky, with palm trees and roadway in the foreground.

A wide view of LAX's horseshoe-shaped terminal complex and the Century Boulevard exit road, with multiple terminals visible from an elevated vantage point.

The United Airlines check-in counters in Terminal 7, with ticket kiosks, queue stanchions, and the terminal's open concourse ceiling.

Passengers seated and walking through the gate holdroom in Terminal 1, with large windows overlooking the tarmac and parked aircraft.

The outdoor Sky Deck at the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 3, overlooking parked airliners and the airport ramp with the terminal roof in the foreground.

A long pedestrian tunnel in Terminal 4 lined with backlit panels in shifting rainbow colors, with travelers walking toward the gates.

The elevated guideway and station structure of the LAX Automated People Mover under construction, with cranes and the terminal area visible beyond.

The exterior of the Metro Green Line LAX station near the Tom Bradley International Terminal, with signage, bus lanes, and airport buildings behind it.

LAX's iconic mid-century Theme Building with its four crossed parabolic arches and the adjacent air traffic control tower against a clear sky.

Illuminated cylindrical light columns lining the highway approach to LAX in early morning light, with traffic lanes leading toward the airport.

A view from inside the new Terminal 4–Tom Bradley connector walkway, showing the airfield, taxiways, and distant terminals through large windows.

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours domestic / 3 hours international

Security rarely exceeds 15-20 min outside peaks; use MyTSA app for real-time.

90 min often sufficient for domestic with PreCheck, but construction and traffic add buffer.

Terminal

Check airline terminal before arrival

Post-security walkways connect most terminals; use free inter-terminal shuttles only if needed.

T5 closed until 2028; Delta gates now consolidated in T3 complex.

Food

Eat airside after security for best options

TBIT and T3 have strongest variety; landside limited.

Recent renovations added more sit-down spots; avoid peak meal times for seating.

Status

Monitor FlyLAX app for live waits and parking

Real-time security and lot occupancy available; pre-book parking during peaks.

Economy lots cheaper but require shuttle; CTA structures closest but pricier.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Los Angeles World Airports

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Delays reported

Departure delays

Flights are taking off 1h 43m late on average.

Delay range: 43m avg

Status update: 02:56 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours domestic / 3 hours international

Security rarely exceeds 15-20 min outside peaks; use MyTSA app for real-time.

90 min often sufficient for domestic with PreCheck, but construction and traffic add buffer.

Terminal

Check airline terminal before arrival

Post-security walkways connect most terminals; use free inter-terminal shuttles only if needed.

T5 closed until 2028; Delta gates now consolidated in T3 complex.

Food

Eat airside after security for best options

TBIT and T3 have strongest variety; landside limited.

Recent renovations added more sit-down spots; avoid peak meal times for seating.

Status

Monitor FlyLAX app for live waits and parking

Real-time security and lot occupancy available; pre-book parking during peaks.

Economy lots cheaper but require shuttle; CTA structures closest but pricier.

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Los Angeles World Airports

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Delays reported

Departure delays

Flights are taking off 1h 43m late on average.

Delay range: 43m avg

Status update: 02:56 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Los Angeles World Airports

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Delays reported

Departure delays

Flights are taking off 1h 43m late on average.

Delay range: 43m avg

Status update: 02:56 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For

LAXGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Los Angeles World Airports

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Delays reported

Departure delays

Flights are taking off 1h 43m late on average.

Delay range: 43m avg

Status update: 02:56 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAX.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Terminals T1–T4, T6–T8 + TBIT active; T5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028
Major hubs: Delta (T3), United (T7/8), American (T4 + TBIT gates); JetBlue now T1
TBIT handles most international flights
SkyLink APM still in testing (passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest); use shuttles/walkways
High volume: ~80M+ annual passengers
TSA PreCheck/Global Entry widely available with short waits

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.8

Food7.5

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

80M+

Terminals

9 (T1-8 + TBIT)

On-time departures

75%

Average security

12 min

Best For

Delta and United flyers with lounge accessInternational connections via TBITPublic transport options like FlyAway

Watch Out For