Los Angeles International
LAX · KLAX · Los Angeles, CA · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:21 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 13:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 13:39Z |
| Sunset | 06:56 PM | 01:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:21 PM | 02:21Z |
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Runways
RWY 07LRIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 071° mag · 083° true
- Dimensions
- 12,923 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Concrete
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
- ILS
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (IAS) · GS 3.00°
- Displaced thr
- 832 ft
- CTAF
- 122.95
More details — RWY 07L
- Threshold elev
- 115 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Threshold crossing height
- 83 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 128 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 12,091 / 12,091 / 12,091 / 11,259 ft
- End lights
- centerline, TDZ
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 12,923 ft | |
| 07R/25L | 11,095 ft | |
| 06R/24L | 10,885 ft | |
| 06L/24R | 8,926 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Los Angeles”Taxi & takeoff
“Los Angeles”Departure & arrival
“Socal”Departure
“Socal”Arrival
“Socal”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (33 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 119.85 | KIMMO STAR · WAYVE STAR |
| 124.05 | ANJLL STAR · BIGBR STAR · BRUEN STAR · HLYWD STAR · MDNYT STAR · SNSTT STAR |
| 124.3 | CATALINA DP · CLASS B · DOTSS DP · KYLOW DP · LAXX DP · ORCKA DP · OSHNN DP · PNDAH DP · SEAL BEACH DP · SEBBY DP · STHBY DP · TRTON DP · ZILLI DP |
| 124.5 | BAYST STAR · CLASS B · HUULL STAR · IRNMN STAR · RYDRR STAR |
| 124.9 | CLASS B |
| 125.2 | CHATY DP · CLASS B · DARRK DP · GARDY DP · GORMAN DP · LADYJ DP · MOOOS DP · MUELR DP · PERCH DP · SKWRL DP · SUMMR DP · VENTURA DP · WNNDY DP |
| 127.4 | CLASS B · DIRBY STAR · GOATZ STAR · LEENA STAR |
| 128.1 | OLAAA STAR |
| 128.5 | ZUUMA STAR |
| 128.55 | SFRA |
| 129.325 | RAMP CTL (TXL C10 0630L-2330L) |
| 129.4 | RAMP CTL (TXL C7 0600L-2300L) |
| 129.5 | RAMP CTL (TXL C6 0600L-2300L) |
| 130.5 | RAMP CTL (TXL C9 0530L-2230L) |
| 130.85 | RAMP CTL (TXL C8 0500L-2359L) |
| 131.45 | RAMP CTL (TXL D9) |
| 135.05 | BOGET STAR |
| 235.975 | APCH/P (225-044 LAX) · BAYST STAR · HUULL STAR · IRNMN STAR · RYDRR STAR |
| 239.3 | LCL/P IC (NORTH CMPLX & HELI) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 263.025 | CLASS B · DEP/P (225-044 LAX) · DEP/P (225-044) · GOATZ STAR |
| 269.0 | APCH/P (090-224 LAX) · CLASS B |
| 281.4 | OLAAA STAR |
| 306.9 | KIMMO STAR · WAYVE STAR |
| 317.5 | BOGET STAR |
| 323.275 | CHATY DP · DARRK DP · GARDY DP · GORMAN DP · LADYJ DP · MOOOS DP · MUELR DP · PERCH DP · SKWRL DP · SUMMR DP · VENTURA DP · WNNDY DP |
| 327.0 | CD/P · GND/P |
| 353.775 | ANJLL STAR · BIGBR STAR · BRUEN STAR · HLYWD STAR · MDNYT STAR · SNSTT STAR |
| 360.7 | APCH/P (045-089 LAX) · ZUUMA STAR |
| 363.2 | APCH/P DEP/P (APCH FM WEST/DEP TO WEST) · CATALINA DP · CLASS B (045-224 LAX) · DEP/P (045-224 LAX) · DOTSS DP · KYLOW DP · LAXX DP · ORCKA DP · OSHNN DP · PNDAH DP · SEAL BEACH DP · SEBBY DP · STHBY DP · TRTON DP · ZILLI DP |
| 372.2 | OPS (SAMSO FLT OPS) |
| 379.1 | LCL/P IC (SOUTH CMPLX) |
| 387.025 | DIRBY STAR · LEENA STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 06L · RWY 24R · RWY 06R · RWY 24L · RWY 07L · RWY 25R · RWY 07R · RWY 25L
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 06L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (UWU) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 24R | ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 108.5 (OSS) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 06R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (GPE) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 24L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (HQB) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 07L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (IAS) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 25R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (CFN) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 07R | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (MKZ) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 25L | ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 109.9 (LAX) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LAX 113.60 · SMO 110.80 · VNY 113.10 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX · Los Angeles | VORTAC | 113.60 · 83X | High | r050° / 1.3 NM |
| SMO · Santa Monica | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r134° / 4.7 NM |
| VNY · Van Nuys | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r151° / 17.4 NM |
| SLI · Seal Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | Low | r284° / 20 NM |
| POM · Pomona | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r240° / 32 NM |
| VTU · Ventura | VOR/DME | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r093° / 33.6 NM |
| SXC · Santa Catalina | VORTAC | 114.15 · 88Y | Low | r346° / 34.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KLAX / LAX
- Coordinates
- 33.9425, -118.4081
- Elevation
- 128 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- LOS ANGELES
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class B
- Weather station
- ASOS · 133.8 · ☎ 310-602-6051
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HAWTHORNE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- LAX
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I E
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 9 SW
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 07L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 25R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 07R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 25L: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 06R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 24L: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 06L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 24R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 38 notes
General
- NMRS BIRDS ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
- TURB MAY BE DEFLECTED UPWARD FM THE BLAST FENCE 180 FT E OF RWY 25R.
- NOISE SENS ARPT ON WESTERLY TAKEOFFS NO TURNS BEFORE CROSSING SHORELINE OVER-OCEAN APCHS UTILIZED 0000-0630.
- PRACTICE INSTRUMENT APPROACHES & TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS ARE PROHIBITED.
- RWY 7R/25L PREFERRED EMERG RWY.
- SIMUL ACFT OPNS PROHIBITED ON TWYS L AND H9 BTWN RWYS 07L/25R AND 07R/25L.
- SIMUL ACFT OPNS PROHIBITED ON TWY H2 AND G BTN RWYS 07L/25R AND 07R/25L.
- MILITARY RSTD: ALL MIL ACFT OFFL BUS ONLY, MIN 24 HR PPR, CTC 61 ABW/CP FLT OPS DSN 633-3779/4014, C310-653-3779/4014.
- MILITARY AF: ALL MIL AIRCREWS MUST CTC 61 ABW/CP FLT OPS FOR PRKG LCTN/INSTRNS. NO GOVT TRNSPN, QTRS OR SECURITY AVBL. VIP NOTIFICATION PROCS APPLY. USER FEES ASSESSED USING AVCARD CREDIT. CTC SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT FBO 130.6 INBD. INBD RELAY ETA, VIP CODE, SVC REQ 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARR.
- TWY D BTN TWY D7 AND D8 (N OF TRML ONE) CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 157 FT.
- WEST REMOTE GATES: ACFT USE OF OPEN GATES AS TAXI PATH IS PROHIBITED (GATES 406, 407, 408, 409).
- ACFT USE MINIMAL PWR WHEN TXG VCNTY TRMLS DUE BLAST HAZ.
- FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 214 FT CTC LAX AIRSIDE OPS (424)-646-5292 FOR ARPT RESTRICTIONS.
- MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ON AIRPORT, DAILY.
- AMERICAN EAGLE TRML SOUTHBOUND TAXING ACFT USE MNM PWR DUE TO BLAST HAZ.
- SBND TURN NOT AVBL FROM WEST REMOTE GATE 408 AND WEST REMOTE GATE 409
- ANY ACFT THAT COMES TO A STOP OR HAS ITS MOMENTUM INTRPD WHILE TURNING AND TAXING INTO ITS PRKG PSN, MUST STOP AND BE TOWED.
- ACFT WITH LEN GTR THAN 240 FT ARE PROHIBITED ON TXLS C7 AND C9 BTN TXL C AND TWY B.
- ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 198 FT OBND FM TXL D8 MAY NOT TURN WBND ONTO TXL D.
- RWY STATUS LGTS IN OPN.
- ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 155 FT WB ON TXL C ARE NOT AUTHD TO MAKE LEFT TURN ON TWY C10 UNDER PWR.
- PILOTS SHOULD USE CTN FOR POSS LASER ACT IN THE LAX AREA.
- LAX SVC TXL K AND TXL L LAWA RAMP TWR OPN CTC CITY RAMP TWR 131.075.
- LAX SVC TXL M AND TXL C13 LAWA RAMP TWR OPN CTC CITY RAMP TWR 131.975.
- LAX TWY V, W, Y USE CTN ON FWD EXIT SPEED. RWY INCURSION RISK. LTD DIST BTN RWYS.
- PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 7R.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 610/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 980/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 870/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 1070/R/A/W/T
Lighting
- ALSF2 OPERATES AS SSALR TILL WX GOES BELOW VFR.
- ALSF2 OPERATES AS SSALR TILL WX GOES BELOW VFR.
Obstructions
- ALS LIGHT BENCH AT 200'.
- 14 FT BLAST FENCE AT 180 FT.
- APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
- APCH RATIO 33:1 TO DSPLCD THR. CTLG OBS IS A +29' SIGN LOCATED 1450' FM DSPLCD THR AND 500' R OF CNTRLN.
Contact
- LAX ARPT OPNS - CARY BUCHANAN 424-646-8257.
- ARPT OPNS 24 HRS. (424) 646-5292.
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About KLAX
Los Angeles International (LAX · KLAX) is an airport in Los Angeles, CA, at 128 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 12,923 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLAX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KLAX have a control tower?
Yes. Los Angeles International has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KLAX?
Los Angeles International has 4 runways; the longest is 12,923 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KLAX?
Los Angeles International is in Los Angeles, CA, at an elevation of 128 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9425, -118.4081.
More about KLAX
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KLAX in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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