Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, California (United States)
IATA: LAX ICAO: KLAX
Longest Active Runway
12,894 ft
3,930 meters
Field Elevation
125 ft
38 m MSL
Runway Inventory
4 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.9425°, -118.4080°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#36 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#155 Worldwide
Top 2.0% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#5035 MSL
Top 69.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+28.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Los Angeles International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,894 ft (3,930 m). It ranks as the #36 longest runway in United States and #155 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7L/25R | 12,894 ft (3930m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 7R/25L | 11,095 ft (3382m) | 200 ft (61m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 6R/24L | 10,859 ft (3310m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 6L/24R | 8,926 ft (2721m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport (Long Beach) | LGB | 14.9 NM (27.6 km) | 10,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Ontario International Airport (Ontario) | ONT | 40.7 NM (75.4 km) | 12,197 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| San Bernardino International Airport (San Bernardino) | SBD | 59 NM (109.3 km) | 10,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs) | PSP | 95 NM (175.9 km) | 10,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/lax.json ↗