Special Sub-Topic: Los Angeles International Authored by: kego520 Sub-topic of: Airports & Airlines

What is the three letter airport code for Los Angeles International Airport?

LAX. This code is also the ackowledged nickname of the airport. There are huge letters as one enters the airport that say "LAX."

What is the name of the international terminal at Los Angeles International?

Tom Bradley International Terminal. Tom Bradley International Terminal is the largest terminal at LAX and handles 32 different airlines.

What was the original name of Los Angeles International Airport?

Mines Field. Mines Field opened in 1928 on what was previously a small, dirt landing strip that early aviation pioneers used. Los Angeles Airport was the name after Mines Field. That was established by ordinance on June 9, 1941. Californian Airport does not exist, and Lindbergh Field was a previous name of San Diego International Airport.

How many terminals does Los Angeles International Airport have?

9. There are eight numbered terminals and Tom Bradley International Terminal, which is the ninth. Terminals 1-3 are located on the north side of LAX, Tom Bradley is at the west end, and Terminals 4-8 are on the south side. A heliport is also located on one of the parking structures next to Tom Bradley and Terminal 4.

Among the rankings of the airports of the world, where does Los Angeles Interantionl stand as far as number of passengers and tonnage of cargo handled as of 2002?

5th. LAX ranks third in the United States and fifth in the world from the 2002 figures. More than 56.2 million people travel through LAX (2002) and more than 1.9 million tons of goods were handled.

When did the name of the airport change from Los Angeles Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

October 11, 1949. That makes three names for the airport. It started out as Mines Field from 1928 until 1941, Los Angeles Airport from 1941 until 1949, and Los Angeles International Airport from 1949 onwards.

What is the name of the commission that operates and maintains Los Angeles International Airport?

Los Angeles World Airports. Los Angeles World Airports, or LAWA, operates and maintains LAX in addition to 3 other area airports.

What are the four airports operated by the commission that operates and maintains Los Angeles International Airport?

Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, and Palmdale Regional Airport. These four airports are all operated and maintained by LAWA. Palmdale Regional is the furthest airport from Los Angeles.

Which police department has the main responsibility for providing law and order and security for Los Angeles International Airport?

Los Angeles Airport Police. Los Angeles Police (LAPD) may take over LAX Police soon, but it has not happened yet. A police officer with LAX Police is called a "Special Officer" as opposed to "police officer" with most other police departments.

What is the name of the building that is raised by long "arms," looks like a spaceship, and is located in the middle of the airport, between the terminals?

Encounter Restaurant. Encounter Restaurant sits 70 feet above the ground. It is in the Theme Building complex and on the inside, it has a space age design. It is centrally located, making it a fairly easy walk from any terminal.