Los Angeles International Airport

KLAX / LAX

Los Angeles, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 08:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.03
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAX 170853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW280 13/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01280072 53005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 125ft
FEW 28,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
28,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,125ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.03 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.91 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (125 ft)
Pressure Alt
15 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -195 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLAX 170527Z 1706/1812 15006KT P6SM SCT250 FM170900 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM172100 26008KT P6SM SCT250 FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM172100
+12h
VFR 260° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAX
06L
24R
06R
24L
07L
25R
07R
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06L/24R 8,925 ft 150 ft CON 83°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
83° angle
06R/24L 10,285 ft 150 ft CON 83°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
83° angle
07L/25R 12,091 ft 150 ft CON 83°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
83° angle
07R/25L 11,096 ft 200 ft CON 83°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
83° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Los Angeles International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAX
IATA Code: LAX
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 125 ft MSL

Location

City: Los Angeles
Country: US
Latitude: 33.942501°
Longitude: -118.407997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 8,925 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 10,285 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07L/25R
Length: 12,091 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 11,096 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX/LAX) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Los Angeles, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 125 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (06L/24R, 06R/24L, 07L/25R, 07R/25L) with CON surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.