Runways · KLAX

Runways at Los Angeles Intl, headings, length, surface and ILS (KLAX)

LOS ANGELES INTL · LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Runway system
Towered
4
runways
Longest
12,923 ft
ILS
8
Surface
CONC · ASPH-CONC

Los Angeles Intl has 4 runways. The longest is 07L/25R at 12,923 ft on concrete. The shortest is 06L/24R at 8,926 ft on asphalt-concrete. Tower control is in use 24 hours. ILS is published for all runway ends. The runway headings in the FAA data are 83° and 263° magnetic for each pair. Noise abatement is a key factor here. Westerly takeoffs are noise sensitive. No turns are permitted before crossing the shoreline. Over-ocean approaches are used from 0000 to 0630. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for runway details before the flight.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KLAX.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 10 kt
RWY 25R
251°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 25R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25R · 251° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,128 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
07L/25R71° / 251°12,923 ft150 ftCONC07L R
07R/25L71° / 251°11,095 ft200 ftASPH-CONC07R R
06R/24L71° / 251°10,885 ft150 ftCONC24L R
06L/24R71° / 251°8,926 ft150 ftASPH-CONC24R R

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. KLAX is tower controlled, so ATC sequences the pattern. Right traffic is published for 24R, 24L, 07L and 07R. The airport also has noise abatement limits that affect departures and arrivals. Westerly takeoffs are noise sensitive. No turns are permitted before crossing the shoreline. Over-ocean approaches are used from 0000 to 0630. Expect tight coordination with tower for any pattern work.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KLAX have?
KLAX has 4 runways.
What is the longest runway at KLAX?
Runway 07L/25R is the longest. It is 12,923 ft long.
What is the shortest runway at KLAX?
Runway 06L/24R is the shortest. It is 8,926 ft long.
Does KLAX have ILS on its runways?
Yes. ILS is published for 06L, 06R, 07L, 07R, 24L, 24R, 25L and 25R.
Is KLAX tower controlled?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which runway ends at KLAX have right traffic?
Right traffic is published for 24R, 24L, 07L and 07R.
Are there noise abatement notes for KLAX?
Yes. Westerly takeoffs are noise sensitive. No turns are permitted before crossing the shoreline. Over-ocean approaches are used from 0000 to 0630.