Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX · ICAO: KLAX) is a large airport serving Los Angeles, United States. It lies at 33.9425° N, 118.4080° W, 125 ft (38 m) above sea level.
Overview of Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Los Angeles in United States. It is identified by the IATA code LAX and the ICAO code KLAX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Los Angeles International Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3930 m (12894 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 125 ft (38 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,930 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles International Airport
Where is Los Angeles International Airport located?
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles, United States. Its coordinates are 33.9425° N, 118.4080° W.
What is the airport code for Los Angeles International Airport?
Los Angeles International Airport has an IATA code of LAX and an ICAO code of KLAX.
How long is the runway at Los Angeles International Airport?
Los Angeles International Airport's longest runway is about 3930 m (12894 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Los Angeles International Airport have?
Los Angeles International Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Los Angeles International Airport a major airport?
Los Angeles International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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