Los Angeles International Airport is the 5th busiest airport in the world and is the 2nd busiest airport in the United States after Atlanta Airport. It is the biggest departure and destination airport in the world. In 2018, over 87 million passengers used the airport.
Airport hub known for the colorful glass pylons & 32-foot-high “LAX” letters outside its entrance. Los Angeles International Airport, commonly referred to as LAX, is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area. LAX is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, 18 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles, with the commercial and residential areas of Westchester to the north, the city of El Segundo to the south and the city of Inglewood to the east.