| The LAX airport, or the Los Angeles International | | | | the airport and public buses and even light rail. |
| Airport, was originally named Mines Field and was a | | | | 9. While many airports today are located on the |
| general aviation base during World War II. LAX is | | | | outskirts of town LAX is located on 3,425 acres right |
| located in none other that Los Angeles, California. It is | | | | in the heart of Los Angeles. |
| ranked as the fifth busiest passenger airport in the | | | | 10. How many airports do you know that have their |
| entire world. It also is ranked sixth for the world in | | | | own song? LAX airport has a song that was written |
| carrying cargo. Even if you never travel through LAX, | | | | by Leann Scott and performed by David Frizzel in |
| (although chances are good that you will) you may | | | | 1970 called LA International Airport. Then, in 1971 |
| find the following facts and information interesting | | | | Susan Raye, a famous country singer redid the song |
| and fun. | | | | and it shot to number 9 on the country charts and |
| Fun And Interesting Facts About The LAX Airport: | | | | 54 on the pop chart. Just recently, in celebration of |
| 1. There are more than 50 million people who travel | | | | the 75th anniversary of the LAX airport, it was sung |
| into or out of LAX every year. But, not only people | | | | again by Susan Raye and then it was given new |
| travel through. An additional 2 million tons of cargo | | | | lyrics by Leann Scott and sung again by Shirley |
| passes through this airport every year as well. | | | | Myers. |
| 2. The LAX airport employs over 59,000 people to | | | | 11. The Los Angeles International Airport also |
| get you and your luggage safely and comfortably to | | | | supports the public arts programs of the community. |
| your destination. | | | | Right at the entrance of the airport are 100 foot high |
| 3. A U-shaped road with two levels connects the 9 | | | | pylons and 32 foot high letters that spell out LAX. |
| terminals at this airport. | | | | This is the work of the artist Paul Tzanetopoulos. |
| 4. The airport has four parallel runways and a 277 | | | | There is also a program at LAX airport which allows |
| foot control tower. The original control tower was | | | | high school students from the area to display their |
| only 172 feet tall. | | | | works in the airport in a revolving display. The |
| 5. LAX has the only Coast Guard Air Station located | | | | students not only gain some notoriety and |
| right on the premises. They provide 24-hour service | | | | recognition, but they also can get university credit for |
| to the passengers and employees of the LAX airport. | | | | participating. |
| 6. One unusual feature is the Encounters restaurant, | | | | 12. You can also find all of the typical airport services |
| which is located in the Central Terminal and is 70 feet | | | | at LAX. You will find bookshops and restaurants, lost |
| above the ground. It is a space-themed restaurant | | | | and found, shoe shine stations, baggage storage, |
| and has an observation deck that is located on the | | | | banking machines, and first aid stations. |
| roof of the LAX airport. | | | | Your trip to (or through) Los Angeles International |
| 7. Worried about parking? The airport has over | | | | airport can be enjoyable and relaxing if you know |
| 21,000 parking spaces at the terminal including long | | | | what is available to you. The airport is working to |
| and short term parking and the outdoor economy | | | | become more easily accessible and passenger |
| lots. | | | | friendly. To get you in the mood for your trip, take a |
| 8. Transportation to and from the LAX airport and its | | | | listen to the theme song. You can find it online. |
| vicinity is simple with shuttle buses, taxis, rental cars, | | | | |