--- iata: LAX name: Los Angeles International Airport city: Los Angeles country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-08-27' officialWebsite: 'https://www.flylax.com/' sources: - 'https://www.flylax.com/' - 'https://www.flylax.com/lax-terminal-maps' - 'https://www.flylax.com/wait-times' - >- https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/los-angeles-sky-club-airport-map - 'https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/lax-los-angeles-airport-guide' - 'https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/los-angeles-lax-airport-lounges/' - 'https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus' quickFacts: - '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 bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 2 hours domestic / 3 hours international detail: >- 90 min often sufficient for domestic with PreCheck, but construction and traffic add buffer. summary: >- Security rarely exceeds 15-20 min outside peaks; use MyTSA app for real-time. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Check airline terminal before arrival detail: T5 closed until 2028; Delta gates now consolidated in T3 complex. summary: >- Post-security walkways connect most terminals; use free inter-terminal shuttles only if needed. category: terminal - label: Food title: Eat airside after security for best options detail: >- Recent renovations added more sit-down spots; avoid peak meal times for seating. summary: TBIT and T3 have strongest variety; landside limited. category: food - label: Status title: Monitor FlyLAX app for live waits and parking detail: >- Economy lots cheaper but require shuttle; CTA structures closest but pricier. summary: >- Real-time security and lot occupancy available; pre-book parking during peaks. category: status lounges: - name: Delta Sky Club hours: '04:15-00:30' access: - Delta Sky Club members - Delta One / premium cabin - Amex Platinum / Centurion (flying Delta) bestFor: - Delta flyers - Long layovers summary: >- Newer club with outdoor space; known for views and showers when not crowded. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 3 amenities: - Showers - Sky Deck - Bar - Work areas - name: United Club hours: '04:30-23:45' access: - United Club members - Star Alliance Gold - United premium cabin bestFor: - United flyers - Work summary: Solid United Club with renovations; can fill at peaks. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 7 amenities: - Showers - Quiet zones - Bar - Workstations - name: Centurion Lounge hours: '06:00-22:00' access: - Amex Platinum / Centurion - Delta Reserve (flying Delta) bestFor: - Amex holders - International departures summary: Reliable Amex lounge with strong food; limited capacity so arrive early. verdict: worth-it terminal: TBIT amenities: - Showers - Buffet - Quiet room - name: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse hours: Varies access: - Priority Pass (with fee) - Virgin Upper Class - Delta One (select) bestFor: - PP members - Premium international summary: >- Priority Pass access is often restricted or fee-based; confirm eligibility before walking over. verdict: depends terminal: TBIT amenities: - Bar - Showers - Seating - name: American Admirals Club hours: '04:30-01:00' access: - Admirals Club members - AA premium cabin - oneworld Sapphire/Emerald bestFor: - AA flyers summary: Longstanding T4 club near Gate 41; solid AA fallback with showers. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 4 amenities: - Work areas - Snacks - Bar - name: American Admirals Club (TBIT) hours: '04:30-00:15' access: - Admirals Club members - AA premium cabin - oneworld Sapphire/Emerald bestFor: - AA flyers - TBIT departures summary: Temporary club opened Nov 2025 after T5 closed; between Gates 151–153. verdict: depends terminal: TBIT amenities: - Bar - Snacks - Wi-Fi waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Hudson News zone: airside price: $3.50 for 500ml summary: Standard airport pricing; convenient post-security. location: Near Gate 150 departures hall terminal: TBIT - kind: refill name: Water refill station zone: airside price: Free summary: Best free option; multiple stations added in renovations. location: 'Near Delta Sky Club entrance, airside' terminal: Terminal 3 isBestValue: true - kind: free name: Terminal fountains zone: airside price: Free summary: Reliable free water; avoid if lines form at peaks. location: Opposite United Club near Gate 71 terminal: Terminal 7 airportistScore: 7.2 slug: lax region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/lax](/airports/lax). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/lax) - [Lounge directory](/airports/lax/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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** - Comfort: 7.0 - Navigation: 6.8 - Food: 7.5 - Transport: 7.8 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 80M+ - Terminals: 9 (T1-8 + TBIT) - Typical security: 12 min - On-time: 75% - Disruption: caution ## Best for - Delta and United flyers with lounge access - International connections via TBIT - Public transport options like FlyAway ## Watch out for - Terminal 5 closed for full rebuild until ~2028 - SkyLink APM still in testing — passenger service not before Oct 2026 at earliest - Peak-hour security and traffic surges - Limited Priority Pass lounge access - Sprawling layout requiring planning ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/lax/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/lax/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/lax/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/lax/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/lax/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/lax/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/lax/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/lax/reviews.md)