KLAX

VFR

LOS ANGELES INTL

LOS ANGELES · CALIFORNIA

Elev
127.8'
Longest RWY
12,923'07L/25R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR02:30Z
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Before you fly into KLAX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,127.8'
MSL · field 127.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25R
H/W +7 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KLAX

Current METAR

Observed 02:30Z

KLAX 120230Z 26007KT 10SM SCT010 SCT250 19/17 A2985 RMK AO2 T01940167
Wind
260° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
725 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
9 NM SW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
LAX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DOUGLAS WEBSTER
Address
ONE WORLD WAY, LOS ANGELES CA 90009

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 7 kt
RWY 25R
251°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25R · 251° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,128 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07L/25RFavored71° / 251°12,923 ftCONC07L R
07R/25L71° / 251°11,095 ftASPH-CONC07R R
06R/24L71° / 251°10,885 ftCONC24L R
06L/24R71° / 251°8,926 ftASPH-CONC24R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07L12,091'12,091'12,091'11,259'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
25R12,091'12,091'12,091'11,134'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR25', rr, 325' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 5
07R11,095'11,095'11,095'11,095'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR67', pole, 2400' from thr, 825' R of cntrln, slope 32
25L11,095'11,095'11,095'11,095'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF221', rr, 1150' from thr, 600' R of cntrln, slope 45
06R10,285'10,285'10,285'9,748'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR9', pole, 275' from thr, 375' R of cntrln, slope 8
24L10,285'10,285'10,285'9,483'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
06L8,926'8,926'8,566'8,566'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR61', pole, 3000' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 45
24R8,926'8,926'8,926'8,926'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF242', sign, 1700' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 35

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KLAX LOS ANGELES INTL in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 07L/25R, 07R/25L, 06R/24L, 06L/24R drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 8

RWY 06L
LD · CAT I
UWU
108.5
RWY 06R
LD · CAT I
GPE
111.7
RWY 07L
LD · CAT I
IAS
111.1
RWY 07R
LD · CAT I
MKZ
109.9
RWY 24L
LD · CAT I
HQB
111.7
RWY 24R
LD · CAT IIIB
OSS
108.5
RWY 25L
LD · CAT IIIB
LAX
109.9
RWY 25R
LD · CAT I
CFN
111.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 06L
KLAX · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
A
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • 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, C8 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.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06L/24RPCR VALUE: 610/R/A/W/T
  • 06R/24LPCR VALUE: 980/R/A/W/T
  • 07L/25RPCR VALUE: 870/R/A/W/T
  • 07R/25LPCR VALUE: 1070/R/A/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24RALSF2 OPERATES AS SSALR TILL WX GOES BELOW VFR.
  • 25LALSF2 OPERATES AS SSALR TILL WX GOES BELOW VFR.
  • 24LALS LIGHT BENCH AT 200'.
  • 25R14 FT BLAST FENCE AT 180 FT.
  • 06RAPCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
  • 25RAPCH RATIO 33:1 TO DSPLCD THR. CTLG OBS IS A +29' SIGN LOCATED 1450' FM DSPLCD THR AND 500' R OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • MANAGERLAX ARPT OPNS - CARY BUCHANAN 424-646-8257.
  • OWNERARPT OPNS 24 HRS. (424) 646-5292.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KLAX

Answer card
ICAO
KLAX
Name
LOS ANGELES INTL
Location
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
127.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,127.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
4
Longest runway
07L/25R · 12,923 ft
Published ILS approaches
8
Published frequencies
38
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25R

Los Angeles Intl is in Los Angeles, California. Field elevation is 127.8 ft MSL. KLAX has 4 runways. The longest is 12,923 ft. The airport is towered. The tower operates 24 hours. Eight ILS approaches are published for the runway ends at 06L, 06R, 07L, 07R, 24L, 24R, 25L and 25R.

Pattern altitude is not published for this field. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. This is a busy Class B airport with major airline traffic and ongoing construction on the field. Expect complex taxi routing and ramp coordination. LAWA ramp tower is open. Contact LAWA ramp tower on 131.075 for ramp control.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries JET_A and JET_A_PRIST. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries JET_A. For a first-time arrival, the big items are noise sensitivity on westerly departures. No turns before crossing the shoreline. Over-ocean approaches are used from 0000 to 0630. Taxi with minimal power near terminals because of blast hazard. Runway 07R/25L is listed as the preferred emergency runway. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator if your aircraft has a wingspan greater than 214 feet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KLAX?
Field elevation is 127.8 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, but the airport is still a sea-level coastal field with heavy traffic and complex surface movement.
How many runways does KLAX have and which is longest?
KLAX has 4 runways. The longest is 07L/25R at 12,923 ft.
What ILS approaches are available at KLAX?
Eight ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 06L, 06R, 07L, 07R, 24L, 24R, 25L and 25R.
Is KLAX towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KLAX has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What is the pattern altitude at KLAX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern or arriving VFR.
Which FBOs are on the field at KLAX?
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries JET_A and JET_A_PRIST. Atlantic Aviation is also on the field. It carries JET_A.
What should I know about noise and departure procedures at KLAX?
This is a noise sensitive airport on westerly takeoffs. No turns are permitted before crossing the shoreline. Over-ocean approaches are used from 0000 to 0630.
Are there any special taxi or ramp cautions at KLAX?
Yes. Use minimal power near the terminals because of blast hazard. Major construction is ongoing on the airport daily, so expect changes and coordinate closely on the ground.

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