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Los Angeles International Airport

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Los Angeles International Airport.

Los Angeles, California · 125 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.

3.9/5

Google rating

61,232 ratings

3

Operators based

125

Elevation ft

Scheduled service
Los Angeles, CaliforniaELEV 125 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9

Google rating

61,232

Google reviews

ratings on Google
3

Based operators

charter operators on the field
2

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling
125

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

3 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

4 nm

To the nearest alternate

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), 6 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX / LAX) is a large commercial airport serving Los Angeles, California. The airport sits 125 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.

The airport anchors local charter capacity, Buena Vista Aviation, Guardian Helicopters, Inc., and Starjet, Inc. are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 nm), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO, 5 nm), and Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 15 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 12,894-foot paved runway, LAX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.

Charter pricing from LAX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Tom Bradley. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Los Angeles.

2 FBOs serve KLAX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

  • Atlantic Aviation Los Angeles logo

    Atlantic Aviation Los Angeles

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    From the moment of arrival at Atlantic Aviation LAX, we promise to provide a premium experience. Our beautiful facility offers a lounge, conference room with teleconferencing capabilities and smart TVS, and Wi-Fi throughout.

    • Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
    • Unicom 131.6
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Shuttle
    • Car rental
    • Hotel help
    • Maintenance
    • Ground handling
    • +4 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address
  • Signature Flight Support Los Angeles logo

    Signature Flight Support Los Angeles

    Your FBO? Claim it, free

    Center of the film and television industry, Los Angeles is the international gateway for the West Coast. Near the iconic Hollywood Sign, Warner Brothers, University and Paramount Pictures are based here. Stroll down the walk of fame and see thousands of celebrates who have shaped and influenced the world. Looking to catch some waves?

    • Fuel
    • Hangar
    • 24/7
    • Unicom 130.60
    • Executive lounge
    • Customs
    • Conference room
    • Wi-Fi
    • Cafe
    • Vending
    • Courtesy car
    • Car rental
    • +23 more
    • Phone
    • Website
    • Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

5/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“From check-in to boarding, the process was more efficient than I expected, especially for such a busy international airport.”

JiaMing Zhu5★ on Google

5/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“The United Airlines terminal was also clean and well-maintained.”

JiaMing Zhu5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“The overall boarding process was orderly, and staff were helpful when answering questions.”

JiaMing Zhu5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Los Angeles International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

ICAO

KLAX

IATA

LAX

FAA / Local

LAX

Elevation

125 ft

Coordinates

33.9425° N · 118.4080° W

Airspace

B · Bravo

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs CA fields

state range -210–7,135 ft

At 125 ft, LAX sits lower than 66% of the 164 California fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

4 runways

longest 12,894 ft

  • 7L/25R
    12,894 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 7R/25L
    11,095 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
  • 6R/24L
    10,859 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
  • 6L/24R
    8,926 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 12,894 ft

LAX's 12,894 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

  • Turboprop3,000 ft
  • Light Jet3,500 ft
  • Midsize Jet4,500 ft
  • Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
  • Heavy Jet5,500 ft
  • VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators3

Access & alternates

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

KLAX · Los Angeles International Airport · Los Angeles, CA

From the ramp

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Flight times from here

Approximate nonstop block times from LAX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

DestinationDistanceBlock time
Las Vegas (LAS)205 nm53m
San Francisco (SFO)293 nm1h 5m
Scottsdale (SCF)325 nm1h 9m
Salt Lake City (SLC)513 nm1h 36m
Aspen (ASE)640 nm1h 53m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)649 nm1h 55m
Jackson Hole (JAC)682 nm1h 59m
Denver (DEN)748 nm2h 8m

Common questions

What size private jets can use LAX?
Los Angeles International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,894 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at LAX?
Los Angeles International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 12,894 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at LAX?
Yes. 3 charter operators list Los Angeles International Airport as a home base, including Buena Vista Aviation, Guardian Helicopters, Inc., Starjet, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Los Angeles International Airport?
2 FBOs serve LAX: Atlantic Aviation Los Angeles and Signature Flight Support Los Angeles. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to LAX?
The closest alternate is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 4 nm away, followed by Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) at 5 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from LAX to major cities?
Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 53m (205 nm), San Francisco about 1h 5m (293 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 9m (325 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

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