LAX Airport Code, Los Angeles International Airport
LAX is the IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, serving Los Angeles, United States. Airlines and booking systems use LAX, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KLAX. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 33.94° N, 118.41° W.
What is the Los Angeles airport code?
The airport code for Los Angeles International Airport is LAX. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KLAX, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 7 in our dataset. Its ICAO code KLAX begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.
Where is LAX?
Los Angeles International Airport serves Los Angeles, United States. It is close to sea level at 125 ft (38 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at LAX
It has 4 runways. The longest is 12,894 ft (3.93 km), designated 7L/25R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Los Angeles?
The IATA airport code for Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles is LAX. Its ICAO code is KLAX.
What is the 3-letter code for Los Angeles?
The 3-letter IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles is LAX.
What airport is LAX?
LAX is Los Angeles International Airport, located in Los Angeles, United States.
What country is LAX in?
LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) is in United States.
Where is LAX airport located?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is in Los Angeles, United States, at coordinates 33.9425, -118.408.
What is the ICAO code for Los Angeles International Airport?
The ICAO code for Los Angeles International Airport is KLAX. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LAX.
What is the difference between LAX and KLAX?
LAX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KLAX is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Los Angeles International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in United States and the wider region:
Popular routes from LAX
Distance and typical flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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