KLAX Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Los Angeles, California, at 125 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 7L/25R (12,894 ft), 7R/25L (11,095 ft), 6R/24L (10,859 ft), 6L/24R (8,926 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KLAX · FAA LAX · IATA LAX |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA · 33.9425, -118.4080 |
| Elevation | 125 ft MSL (38 m) |
| Tower | 119.8 MHz |
| ATIS | 133.8 MHz |
| FAA charts | 103 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KLAX METAR and TAF
METAR KLAX 010453Z 00000KT 9SM -RA FEW015 SCT055 OVC070 18/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 P0003 T01780144 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain |
| Clouds | Few 1,500 ft, Scattered 5,500 ft, Overcast 7,000 ft · ceiling 7,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 18°C (64°F) / 14°C (57°F) · spread 4°C |
| Altimeter | 29.85 inHg (1011 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP106: sea-level pressure 1010.6 hPa · T01780144: temperature 17.8°C, dew point 14.4°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:38Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KLAX 010238Z 0103/0206 25008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN050 FM010400 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC040 FM010700 26006KT 5SM RA BR BKN015 OVC030 FM011200 10006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC040 FM011700 27012KT P6SM SCT050 FM012000 27018G28KT P6SM FEW050 FM020200 28012G23KT P6SM SCT250- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 250° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 3,000 ft, broken 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 04:00Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 2,000 ft, overcast 4,000 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind 260° at 6 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · rain, mist · broken 1,500 ft, overcast 3,000 ft
- From · 1st 12:00Z: wind 100° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 2,000 ft, overcast 4,000 ft
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 270° at 12 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 20:00Z: wind 270° at 18 kt, gusting 28 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft
- From · 2nd 02:00Z: wind 280° at 12 kt, gusting 23 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 25,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7L / 25R | 12,894 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 7R / 25L | 11,095 × 200 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 6R / 24L | 10,859 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 6L / 24R | 8,926 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | SOCAL APP | 124.3 |
| ATIS | 133.8 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.4 |
| Departure | SOCAL DEP | 124.3 |
| Ground | 121.65 | |
| Tower | 119.8 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KLAX before you fly.
FAA charts for KLAX — d-TPP 2611
103 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 26
- ILS OR LOC RWY 06L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 06R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 07L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 07R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 24L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 24R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 25L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 25R
- ILS RWY 24R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 25L (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 06R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 07L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 07R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 24R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 25L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 25R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 06R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 07L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 07R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 24R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 25L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 25R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 40
- CATALINA EIGHT
- CHATY FIVE
- CHATY FIVE, CONT.1
- DARRK THREE (RNAV)
- DARRK THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- DOTSS TWO (RNAV)
- DOTSS TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- GARDY FOUR (RNAV)
- GARDY FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- GORMAN SEVEN
- KYLOW ONE (RNAV)
- KYLOW ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- LADYJ FOUR (RNAV)
- LADYJ FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- LAXX ONE
- LAXX ONE, CONT.1
- MOOOS TWO (RNAV)
- MUELR FOUR (RNAV)
- MUELR FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- ORCKA FIVE (RNAV)
- ORCKA FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- OSHNN ONE (RNAV)
- OSHNN ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- PERCH THREE
- PNDAH TWO (RNAV)
- PNDAH TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- SEAL BEACH EIGHT
- SEBBY THREE
- SKWRL TWO (RNAV)
- STHBY ONE (RNAV)
- STHBY ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- SUMMR TWO (RNAV)
- SUMMR TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- TRTON THREE (RNAV)
- TRTON THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- VENTURA EIGHT
- WNNDY THREE (RNAV)
- WNNDY THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- ZILLI FIVE (RNAV)
- ZILLI FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
Arrivals (STAR) 34
- ANJLL FOUR (RNAV)
- BASET FIVE
- BASET FIVE, CONT.1
- BAYST ONE (RNAV)
- BAYST ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- BIGBR THREE (RNAV)
- BIGBR THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- BOGET TWO (RNAV)
- BRUEN TWO (RNAV)
- BRUEN TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- DIRBY TWO (RNAV)
- GOATZ TWO (RNAV)
- HLYWD ONE (RNAV)
- HLYWD ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- HUULL TWO (RNAV)
- IRNMN TWO (RNAV)
- IRNMN TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- KIMMO THREE
- KIMMO THREE, CONT.1
- LEENA EIGHT
- MDNYT TWO (RNAV)
- MDNYT TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- MOORPARK FOUR
- OCEAN THREE
- OLAAA TWO (RNAV)
- RYDRR TWO (RNAV)
- RYDRR TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- SADDE EIGHT
- SADDE EIGHT, CONT.1
- SEAVU TWO
- SNSTT TWO (RNAV)
- VISTA THREE
- WAYVE ONE (RNAV)
- ZUUMA FOUR (RNAV)
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KLAX on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.