Overview
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the fifth largest airport in the world, the third largest airport in the nation, and the primary airport serving the Greater Los Angeles area. Nearly 62 million passengers used LAX in 2007, making it the most traveled “origin and destination” airport around the globe. As the top gateway to Asia and the Pacific region, it is one of the busiest airports in the country for
international traffic, second only to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

LAX serves nearly 90 passenger airlines – primarily American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines, for which it is a hub. Delta Air Lines operates its major international flights from there, while many other airlines assist in serving
North America, Latin America, Asia, Oceania and Europe.

Located in southern California and home to over 4 million people, Los Angeles is the state’s most populated city. It is one of the largest markets in the country for fields of science, technology and international trade. Known also for its heavy involvement in the entertainment industry, Los Angeles attracts visitors from all over the world.

Airport Facts
% Domestic travelers: 72%
% International travelers: 28%
% Business passengers: 37%

Total number of terminals: 9
Total number of airlines: 88

Residence of Air Travelers by County
Los Angeles, CA: 66.0%
Orange, CA: 18.6%
Ventura, CA: 6.2%
San Bernardino, CA: 5.3%
Riverside, CA: 3.9%

Market Penetration
53% of adults in the Los Angeles DMA traveled by air in the past year; of these adults, 68% departed from LAX. Los Angeles International Airport is the primary point of departure in the Los Angeles DMA.