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Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International is more commonly known by many as LAX, it's IATA code. The airport is a key gateway to the west-coast of the US, hosting many domestic and international connections. (Featured Image: Los Angeles World Airports/Jacob Brosseau)

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Los Angeles International Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
LAX/KLAX
Country
United States
CEO
Justin Erbacci
Passenger Count
48,007,284 (2021)
Runways
6L/24R - 2,721m (8,926 ft) | 6R/24L - 3,318m (10,885 ft) | 7L/25R - 3,939m (12,923 ft) | 7R/25L - 3,382m (11,095 ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | Tom Bradley International Terminal | Terminal 4 | Terminal 5 | Terminal 6 | Terminal 7 | Terminal 8

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