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- Elevation: 126 feetAirport List: LAX
- Located in Westchester, California
- Originally known as Mines Field
- Employees: Approx 59,000Los Angeles World Airport: LAX
- Annual passengers: 61,041,066 (2006)Los Angeles Almanac: LAX
- Size: 3,500 acres
- 9 operating terminalsLax Airport: LAX
- Runways: 4Los Angeles World Airport: LAX
- Commercial service started in December 1946Los Angeles World Airport: LAX
- The "X" in LAX has no specific significance; it was just used to keep the airport straight from others beginning with the letters "LA"
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LAX, or the Los Angeles International Airport, is the largest airport in the greater Los Angeles, California area, and the fifth-busiest airport in the world. The airport is a major hub for United Airlines.
On May 13, 2009, a five-foot tall metal baggage container was sucked into the jet engine of a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 preparing for take off. Passengers and crew were given alternate flight itineraries while the plane was inspected for damage.Inquisitr: LAX Baggage Accident: Metal Baggage Container Sucked into Jet Engine (May 12, 2009)
History
The site that would become LAX was selected by the Los Angeles City Council in 1928. It was then called Mines Field. The name was changed to Los Angeles International Airport/LAX in 1949. In 1953, a tunnel was constructed allowing Sepulveda Blvd. to run beneath the airport, allowing for its expansion away from the coastline.The Theme Building
The most recognizable feature of LAX, the "Theme Building", resembling a flying saucer with four arced legs, was built in 1961. It was designated a historical/cultural landmark in 1992 and the "Encounter Restaurant" was added in 1997. Visitors were once able to access the roof of the Theme Building, but this was disallowed after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The distinctive lighting effects and futuristic interior of the building were designed by "imagineers" on loan from The Walt Disney Company.-
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LAX Questions
Lease prices for airports (Sky Harbor, LAX, DIA, McCarran) 2 AnswersI'd guess that this kind of information won't be publicly available, instead would only be accessible by direct request to the airport operating authority. read more
Whats the best airline to go from LAX to Paris - and why? 1 AnswerAre you looking for price, food, comfort? Business class or coach? I'm assuming from the wording of your question that you do not have elite frequent flier st... read more.jpg)
What's the fastest way to get from Tom's to LAX? 1 Answer1. Head southwest toward Cloverfield Blvd 213 ft 2. Turn right at Cloverfield Blvd 0.3 mi 3. Turn right to merge onto I-10 E 1.8 mi 4. Take exit 3B ... read more
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Budget
- Holiday Inn LAX, Phone: 310/649-5151 Google Maps
- Fodor's Recommended
Moderate
- Airport Hilton, Phone: 310/410-4000 Google Maps
- Fodor's Recommended
Luxury
- Los Angeles Airport Marriott, Phone: 800/228-9290 Google Maps
- Fodor's Recommended
- Westin Los Angeles Airport Phone: 310/216-5858 Google Maps
- Fodor's Recommended
Los Angeles International Airport Appearances in Film and TV
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups
- Speed (1994)
- Get Shorty (1995)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
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RT @Imzadi1: Skanks?? RT @amys_bus_ticket: Man found at LAX Airport with 13 lizards - 2 skanks (all live) taped to his body //LOL!
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finally gettn to chill lax n watch a flick. Da day da earth stood still is aight
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Disabled child+united airlines @LAX= United airlines people physically hurting my son not once but twice!!!!! http://myloc.me/1DAaw
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• Christian Bale at LAX on November 20, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/ykznu5b
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looking up airport terminal map for LAX...perfectionism slowing me down. Luckily, seem to have picked the right airline for a cross-port run
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