Full Name : Los Angeles International Airport
Location : The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) southwest of Los
Angeles.
time zone : GMT -6 (GMT -5 from the second Sunday in March to
Telephone : Tel: +1 310 646 5252.
interterminal transfer : A free shuttle bus takes passengers between the
International and seven other terminals.
Transfer to city : A free shuttle bus service runs to the Metro Rail
Green Line Aviation Station from the lower level of each terminal.
Another shuttle connects to the Bus Center, from where city buses
serve the Los Angeles area. Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle
are both shared-ride van services; reservations are recommended.
Some hotels also offer transport. There are taxis available outside
the lower level of the airport and it costs about US$30 to the city
centre, about 15miles (24km) away. Car rental is available and
there is a free shuttle pick-up to reach the rental car
sites.
Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis,
Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Vehicle rental sites are located off the
airport property, therefore many of these rental car companies
provide phone links inside or near the baggage claim areas on the
Lower/Arrival Level of the terminals; travellers can request a free
shuttle pick-up to reach the rental car sites.
There are taxis available outside the lower level of
the airport. Passengers receive a ticket stating the typical fare
to major destinations, it costs about US$30 to the city centre
which is about 15miles (24km) away. Airport authorized taxis
display an official seal and passengers who use an unauthorized
taxi service do so at their own risk.
There are eight central car parks offering long and
short-term parking that are connected to the terminals by the LAX
shuttle bus. There is also a Cell Phone Waiting Lot.
Facilities : Passenger services at the airport include ATMs
and currency exchange, a business centre, baggage storage, shops,
restaurants and bars. Internet kiosks are located throughout the
airport as well as wireless Internet and the Travel Right Cafe in
Terminal 4 has laptop connections. Cell phones can be rented in
Arrivals. Facilities for the disabled are
excellent.
Departure tax : There is a passenger facility charge of
$4.50.
Website :
www.lawa.org
