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LA Airport serves the second largest city in the US. In the IATA classification, it has the LAX code. The airport is located along the Pacific coast. In 2012, it was the sixth busiest skygate in the world. And in the group of American airports, it is the only one in the top five not only in terms of passenger, but also in terms of cargo transportation.
History
Los Angeles Airport began its history in 1928. At this time, 260 hectares were allocated for the construction of a new "air harbor" of the city. Agricultural fields have been turned into airstrips without terminal buildings. It received the status of an international airport only 20 years later. A grand reconstruction took place in the 80s on the eve of the XXIII Summer Olympic Games. The airport does not stand still, it is annually expanded, modernized and reconstructed. To date, over $4 billion has been allocated to upgrade the terminals, and the project is expected to be completed by 2015.
Terminals
Los Angeles Airport has 9 terminals. All of them are located in the form of the letter "U", which is also called"horseshoe". Buses run around the clock between them. All terminals are connected by overpasses or underground tunnels.
- Terminal 1 is the largest in terms of the number of gates. There are 15 of them in the building. The main airline is Southwest.
- Terminal 2 has 11 gates. Most foreign airlines such as Air Mexico, Air Canada, Air France and others are located here.
- Terminal 3 has 12 gates. This terminal is used by JetBlue and Spirit Airlines.
- Terminal 4 with 14 gates is home to American Airlines.
- Terminal 5 (Gate 15) has an unofficial name - "Delta Oasis in Los Angeles".
- Terminal 6. Four of the 14 gates can handle very large aircraft.
- Terminal 7 owns 11 gates. It is leased by United Airlines.
- Terminal 8 is designed for small aircraft.
- The Tom Bradley Terminal is of international importance. It was built directly for the 1984 Summer Olympics. The terminal bears the name of the mayor of Los Angeles, who has been in this chair for the longest time, namely 20 years. 10 million people pass through this terminal every year, served by 27 airlines.
Airlines
Los Angeles Airport connects 87 domestic and 69 international destinations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania. The mosta popular company at this airport is United Airlines, which serves over 18% of passengers. If you have purchased tours to Los Angeles, then your path will certainly lie through LAX. Russian tourists can get to Los Angeles Airport with the help of the following airlines: Aeroflot and Transaero. Their planes land at the Tom Bradley terminal.
Transportation
LA Airport has over 22,000 parking spaces. Plus, another 10,000 seats are located in the central part. A free shuttle runs to each terminal. From the city center to the airport can be reached by taxi, bus, taxi and light rail. And there is often a free bus from the nearest metro station.
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