KLAXLAXLarge AirportUnited States — Los Angeles 125 ft elev.

Los Angeles International Airport

Welcome to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), a bustling hub that offers a thrilling experience for plane spotters. With four active runways – including the impressive 12,894-foot RWY 7L/25R – KLAX sees a diverse range of aircraft, from large international airliners to regional jets, making it a paradise for aviation enthusiasts. You'll find prime spotting locations like the Airplane Landing View Point, just half a kilometer from the 24R approach, which provides breathtaking views as planes touch down overhead. Ashwood Park and West Spruce Avenue are also excellent choices, offering a slightly more distant perspective of the action while still capturing the excitement of arrivals and departures. Whether you settle in at Imperial Hill to catch low-altitude maneuvers or visit Eucalyptus Park for a view of traffic approaching nearby Hawthorne Municipal Airport, each spot will give you a unique vantage point to soak in the dynamic aviation scene at one of the world’s busiest airports.

Runways

6L/24R, 6R/24L, 7L/25R, 7R/25L

Aircraft (30d)

16,095

within 10 km below 3,000 ft

Top category

airliner

62% of traffic

Peak hour

4 AM

Fridays are busiest

Service

Scheduled

Commercial flights

ATC Frequencies

Type	Description	Frequency
ATIS	ATIS	133.800 MHz
TWR	TWR	119.800 MHz
GND	GND	121.650 MHz
APP	SOCAL APP	36.070 MHz
APP	SOCAL APP	124.300 MHz
DEP	SOCAL DEP	124.300 MHz
CLD	CLNC DEL	121.400 MHz
OPS	AF	37.220 MHz
MISC	CG	34.500 MHz
MISC	CG	898.400 MHz
UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

For monitoring and reference only. Always use official Jeppesen/AIRAC data for navigation.

Nearby Navigation Aids

Type	Ident	Name	Frequency
NDB	CPM	Compton	378 kHz
NDB	EMT	El Monte	359 kHz
VORTAC	FIM	Fillmore	112.500 MHz
VORTAC	LAX	Los Angeles	113.600 MHz
NDB	LG	Becca	233 kHz
NDB	OS	Romen	278 kHz
NDB	PAI	Pacoima	370 kHz
VORTAC	SLI	Seal Beach	115.700 MHz
VOR-DME	SMO	Santa Monica	110.800 MHz
VOR-DME	VNY	Van Nuys	113.100 MHz

Runways

Designators	Headings	Length	Surface
6L / 24R	83° / 263°	8,926 ft	CON
6R / 24L	83° / 263°	10,859 ft	CON
7L / 25R	83° / 263°	12,894 ft	CON
7R / 25L	83° / 263°	11,095 ft	CON

Traffic Snapshot — Last 30 Days

Aircraft categories

Category	Sightings	Share
airliner	9,945	62%
light	3,944	25%
helicopter	1,497	9%
cargo	422	3%
unknown	285	2%

Top callsigns

Callsign	Operator	Category	Sightings
N226LA	—	helicopter	167
N221LA	—	helicopter	144
N5000Y	—	light	133
N233LA	—	helicopter	124
N385MR	—	light	108
N5383D	—	light	103
N224LA	—	helicopter	101
N230LA	—	helicopter	96
N865SL	—	light	94
N2902S	—	light	89

Best Spotting Times

Based on 4,804 unique aircraft passes below 3,000ft logged in this area over 30 daysFridays are the busiest day — 777 unique aircraft passes4 AM is the peak hour — 309 unique aircraft passes1% of traffic is helicopter

Hour	Relative traffic	Passes
Midnight		295
1 AM		280
2 AM		283
3 AM		294
4 AM		309
5 AM		263
3 PM		251
11 PM		249

Nearby Spotting Locations

Public locations near Los Angeles International Airport identified from OpenStreetMap data, ranked by spotting suitability.

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