Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world. Located on the southern coast of California, LAX handles thousands of domestic and international commercial flights every year. International freight accounts for 50% of the annual tonnage that passes through LAX. With its increasingly expanding air cargo system, Los Angeles International Airport is a commerce leader, benefiting from modern facilities and excellent land, sea and air links.
Los Angeles International Airport is served by most US domestic carriers and a wide range of international airlines. Airlines will usually board from their designated terminals. The following table shows standard boarding areas (where you will find a ticket and information desk) and USA telephone numbers for the airlines.
Terminal 1
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 1 serves America West, Southwest and US Airways. It contains gates 1-13.
Terminal 2
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 serves Air Canada / Canadian, Air China, Air Mobility Command, Air New Zealand, Allegro-Airlines, American Trans-Air, Avianca, Hawaiian Air, KLM, Miami Air, Northwest, Skyservice, Virgin Atlantic and World Airlines (AMC).
Terminal 3
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 3 serves Alaska, Frontier, Horizon, Midwest Express, American Airlines, Spirit and TWA. It contains gates 30-39.
Terminal 4
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 serves American Airlines and American Eagle. It contains gates 41-48.
Terminal 5
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 5 serves Aeromexico, Air Jamaica, Air Tahiti Nui, China Southern, Delta, Legend Airlines and Swissair. It contains gates 50-58.
Terminal 6
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 6 serves Continental Airlines, Copa Airlines, National Airlines, Skywest Airlines and United. It contains gates 60-69.
Terminal 7
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 7 serves United, United / Shuttle and United Express. It contains gates 70-78.
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 8 serves United / Shuttle. It contains gates 80-88.