Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX)
Los Angeles, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KLAX
IATA
LAX
City
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
128 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
33.9425, -118.4081
Overview
Primary airport for the greater Los Angeles area handling massive domestic and transpacific traffic volumes.
Current Weather at KLAX
Pilots flying into or out of Los Angeles International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KLAX. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KLAX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Los Angeles. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Los Angeles International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Los Angeles International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KLAX include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Los Angeles International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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