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Los Angeles Intl (KLAX/LAX) — Los Angeles, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
Jet A
Tower
119.8
Runways
06L/24R, 06R/24L, 07L/25R, 07R/25L
Elevation
125 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
954 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 799 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KLAX
  • Name: Los Angeles Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 33.942501
  • Longitude: -118.407997
  • Elevation: 125 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Los Angeles
  • IATA Code: LAX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: 19.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06L/24R

  • Designation: 06L/24R
  • Dimensions: 8925 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06R/24L

  • Designation: 06R/24L
  • Dimensions: 10285 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 12091 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 11096 X 200
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 133.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Los Angeles Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 424-646-8829
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.flylax.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $4.85 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.55 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: GA operations at Atlantic Aviation FBO on south side. International surcharges apply for FIS processing.

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Over-ocean operations between 2400-0630 local (westbound departures and eastbound arrivals over water). LAX Specific Plan noise limits enforced. No Stage 2 aircraft.

Alternates

KLGB

KBUR

KSNA

  • ICAO: KSNA
  • Name: John Wayne-Orange Co
  • Distance (NM): 31.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)

KONT

  • ICAO: KONT
  • Name: Ontario Intl
  • Distance (NM): 40.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Not confirmed by an official source: CBP ended its user fee status on October 1, 2024 (Federal Register, November 17, 2025), but FAA NASR still flags it as a user fee airport Source: Technical Amendment to List of User Fee Airports (90 FR 51100), 2025-11-17

KSBA

  • ICAO: KSBA
  • Name: Santa Barbara Mun
  • Distance (NM): 76.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No: No customs staff or facilities: international aircraft may land only in an emergency (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A5763/
info
Runway closed
RWY 07L/25R CLSD
2026-11-02 09:00 UTC 2026-11-05 14:30 UTC
A5763/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 07L/25R CLSD
2026-11-02 09:00 UTC 2026-11-05 14:30 UTC
A5762/
info
Runway closed
RWY 06L/24R CLSD
2026-11-02 08:30 UTC 2026-11-05 14:30 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KLAX?
The tower frequency at Los Angeles Intl is 119.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at KLAX?
The FAA lists Jet A for public use at Los Angeles Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KLAX require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KLAX?
Yes, customs at Los Angeles Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KLAX located?
Los Angeles Intl (KLAX) is located in Los Angeles, United States.
What is the IATA code for KLAX?
The IATA code for Los Angeles Intl is LAX.
Does KLAX have an ILS approach?
Yes, Los Angeles Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 06L/24R, 06R/24L, 07L/25R, 07R/25L.
Is KLAX a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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