Los Angeles International Airport

城市概覽

LAX is a massive airport, with nine terminals built in different eras in a variety of architectural styles, of which the common element is that they all seem cramped on the inside (that is, relative to the size and importance of the airport). Some terminals have been renovated and look relatively modern, while others are definitely showing their age. Most were built before the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implemented modern security checkpoints, which means the checkpoints were shoehorned into the existing buildings with very awkward results. There is ongoing construction to modernize or upgrade several terminals and infrastructure which can result in changes to the locations of airline check-in desks, airline gate assignments, and bus/shuttle stops. Expect delays getting to and from the airport. See LAXisHappening.com or follow on Twitter for construction updates and for any such changes. Check with the airline you are flying with to determine the check-in location for your flight especially with international flights as they are subject to change. The USA does not allow sterile transit so all passengers arriving on international flights must go through customs and immigration formalities. See United_States#Get_in for details.

當地交通

By shuttle There is a free shuttle bus connecting the terminals landside. The "Airline Connections" or "A" shuttle bus loops around all the terminals; it stops at the PINK 'LAX Shuttles' signs on the inner lower level roadway. If you are transferring between directly adjacent terminals, walking is nearly always quicker than the shuttle. American Airlines operates an airside shuttle bus between Terminal 5 (Gate 52) and the remote American Eagle Terminal (east of Terminal 8).

By foot

All terminals are connected to each other with walkways on the secure side, so you can pass between them without having to go through security again. The walk takes about 3-5 minutes between each terminal, though most walkways don't have moving sidewalks. The walkway connecting Terminals 4-6 is underground, accessed from the midpoint of each terminal (respectively near gate 44, between gates 53B and 55A, and between gates 64A-B). The walkways between Terminals 1, 2, 3, TBIT and 4, and Terminals 6 to 8 are near the security screening areas. Before security, it is possible to walk from one terminal to another along the sidewalk of either the upper or lower level. A streetside sidewalk connects all the terminals. It is no more than a 10-minute walk between any two adjacent terminals (with the obvious exception of 1 and 8).

購物

LAX is one of the most expensive – and for restaurants and retailers, the most profitable – airport locations in the U.S. They're hoping that you'll have forgotten to buy souvenirs before your departure, or that you'll be so bored that you won't mind paying 15 to 20 percent more than what the same stores charge outside the airport just to have something to do.

Terminal 1 I Love LA. Brookstone. Sol Surf.

Terminal 4 See's Candy, Gate42b. Chocolates. (updated Nov 2019) Sunglass Hut, Gates 44 and 45. Sunglasses.

Terminal 7 CNN News / Hudson News, Gates 71A and 73. Snacks, magazines, gifts. Universal Studios shop, Gate 71A. Movie and theme-park themed souvenirs. Bartels' LAX Harley-Davidson, in between gates 71B & 73. Harley-Davidson store featuring apparel and gear. Kitson, in between gates 71B & 73, ☏ +1-310-642-0971. 6AM-11PM. Novelties, apparel and LA-theme gifts. Hugo Boss Store, in between gates 71B & 73.

Terminal 8 E! News, Next to gates 81-82. Snacks, magazines, gifts.

住宿

The stretch of West Century Boulevard leading into the airport from I-405 is lined with hotels. Additionally, you can find many airport hotels south of the airport in the surrounding Westchester and El Segundo areas or east of I-405 in Inglewood and lined up along Sepulveda. A number of them do offer a free shuttle or for a fare to and from the RED 'Hotel & Private Parking' signs at the curb on the upper level in front of each terminal. Hyatt Regency, 6225 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, ☏ +1 424-702-1234. Closest hotel to LAX. Walking distance to terminal, with shuttle service available. Free wifi, room service, restaurant, bar, pool, business center, fitness center, and cafe. Paid parking. (updated Jan 2022)