Los Angeles International Airport

KLAX / LAX

Los Angeles, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:53Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8kt
270°
6 SM
Visibility
500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.88
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAX 160453Z 27008KT 6SM BR OVC005 19/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP116 T01940183

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 125ft
OVC 500ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
625ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.88 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.76 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (125 ft)
Pressure Alt
165 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 675 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLAX 160305Z 1603/1706 26010KT 6SM HZ BKN008 FM160600 VRB03KT 4SM BR OVC006 FM161300 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC010 FM161900 24007KT 6SM HZ SCT015 FM162100 26014KT P6SM SKC FM170400 26007KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:05Z BASE
+0h
IFR 260° 10kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 800ft
Haze
06:00Z FM160600
+1h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 600ft
Mist
13:00Z FM161300
+8h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,000ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources
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  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
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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
Active: 24R
8,925 ft 150 ft CON 83°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 4.0kt
30° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
10,285 ft 150 ft CON 83°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 4.0kt
30° angle
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 25R
12,091 ft 150 ft CON 83°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
11,096 ft 200 ft CON 83°
↑ 7.5kt ↔ 2.7kt
20° 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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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.