Best Western Airport Plaza Inn is located 4km (3 miles) from Los Angeles International Airport and provides a courtesy shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel offers free parking, high-speed internet access and spa facilities.
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Los Angeles International Airport Guide (LAX)
Airport info
Code:
LAX
Number of terminals:
9
Dialling code:
+1
Timezone:
GMT -7:00
Address:
1 World Way, Los Angeles, California 90045, United States
Location:
Los Angeles International Airport is located 24km (15 miles) southwest of Los Angeles.
Telephone:
(310) 646 5252.
Here you'll find essential information on Los Angeles International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
Construction of the new US$1.5 billion Bradley West extension to the existing Tom Bradley International Terminal, which will add 18 extra boarding gates (half of which will accommodate A380-size aircraft), is scheduled for completion in 2014.
Information:
Travelers Aid booths are located on the lower level (Arrivals) of each terminal near baggage reclaim. These also provide information and assistance for disabled passengers. Los Angeles International Airport has a 24-hour recorded information line (tel: (310) 646 5252).
Website:
www.lawa.org Transfer between terminals:
A free shuttle bus serves all the terminals and perimeter car park C.
Driving directions:
Los Angeles International Airport is located just off the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1), near the intersection of Interstates 405 and 105 (Highway 1 is also called Lincoln Boulevard just north of the airport and Sepulveda Boulevard just south of the airport). From Los Angeles, take Interstate 405 South, turn off onto Interstate 105 West, and follow signs to the airport. Traffic is heavy at peak times and the airport recommends using public transport.
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Metro: A free shuttle bus (bus G) connects Los Angeles International Airport to the Aviation Station on the green line of the Metro light rail network (tel: (323) 466 3876; www.metro.net).
Public transport road:
Bus: Public bus services are co-ordinated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (tel: (323) 466 3876; www.metro.net). Buses run from car park lot C, which is connected to the terminals by a free shuttle bus.
Shuttle: Various airport shuttle bus and mini-van services run to destinations all over southern California, including the Metropolitan Express (tel: 800 266 6883; www.metropolitanshuttle.com) to central Los Angeles and Union Station, and the FlyAway Bus (tel: 1 866 435 9529), which provides services between the airport and Union Station, Westwood Station and Van Nuys Station. The journey time to central Los Angeles is 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Taxi: Taxis stop outside the terminals on the lower (Arrivals) level. Authorised taxis serve Los Angeles International Airport and display fixed-fare tariffs to local destinations.
Terminal facilities
Money:
ATMs, banks and bureaux de change are available in all terminals.
Communication:
Paid for Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Los Angeles International Airport. Public phones with internet data port access are available in all terminals. Mobile phone rental is available at the Arrivals level in the TBI Terminal. Free electrical recharging stations for mobile phones and laptops are available throughout Los Angeles International Airport. There are no postal services.
Food:
There are numerous fast food outlets, bars, coffee shops, ice cream parlours and restaurants at Los Angeles International Airport.
Shopping:
There are many shops at Los Angeles International Airport, including newsagents, gift shops and bookshops. Duty-free shopping is available in Terminals 2-7 and in the TBI Terminal.
Luggage:
Trolleys are available. There are no longer electronic baggage lockers at Los Angeles International Airport; passengers are advised to contact their airline to arrange baggage storage. Lost property is handed to the LAX Airport Police (tel: (310) 646 0200).
Other:
There is a first aid station in the TBI Terminal. AED units (defibrillators) are situated throughout Los Angeles International Airport.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Notary services are available in the TBI Terminal, at the ICE Currency Exchange booth on the departures level. Fax and photocopying is available at the ICE Currency Exchange booth on the arrivals level of the same terminal. There is a boardroom in Terminal 3, provided by Alaska Airlines (tel: (310) 342 4476), and two conference rooms in Terminal 1, provided by US Airways (tel: (310) 348 7914).
General conference facilities are available at nearby hotels. The Radisson Hotel LAX (tel: (310) 670 9000; www.radisson.com), and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport (tel: (310) 410 4000; www1.hilton.com) provide meeting and event rooms.
Disabled facilities:
Facilities for the disabled include ramps and lifts, adapted toilets, wheelchair-accessible restaurants, and TDD telephones in all terminals. All airport car parks have plenty of disabled spaces, and lift-equipped shuttle buses run between car parks B and C and the terminals. Wheelchairs can be requested from individual airlines; disabled passengers are advised to inform their airline of their requirements in advance. There is a TDD information line (tel: (310) 417 0439).
Car parking:
There are about 8,000 parking spaces available in eight centrally located car parks, providing both short- and long-term parking. The two perimeter car parks (lots B and C) offer cheaper daily rates; the LAX shuttle runs between car park C and the terminals. Metered parking is available in the central terminal area and on the Arrivals level uncovered car parks. The Economy Parking Lot has with more than 7,000 spaces, and is linked to the terminals via a free shuttle-bus service. There is also a ‘Cell Phone Waiting Lot’ for those collecting arriving passengers.
Car rental:
About 40 car hire companies serve Los Angeles International Airport, with offices located off-site. The majority of these can be contacted via courtesy telephone in the arrivals areas of all terminals. Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Fox, Payless, National and Thrifty run free shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off services from the terminals.
Airport hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles Airport
Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at Los Angeles International Airport and provides a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service to/from the terminal buildings. Hotel facilities include a jazz club, a restaurant and a fitness centre.
Website:
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
The 1,000-plus room Hilton Los Angeles Airport is adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport and provides a shuttle service to the terminals. The hotel has a range of dining facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor meeting space, an on-site business centre and fitness facilities.
Website:
Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport
Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport is located less than 2km (1.2 miles) from Los Angeles International Airport and provides a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. Other facilities include meeting space, free Wi-Fi internet access, a business centre, and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
Website:
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport
Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport is within walking distance of the terminals at Los Angeles International Airport. The 508-room hotel comes with a fully equipped gym, a large pool, an on-site restaurant and extensive conference space.
Website:
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