FAA Delay Status
FAA NAS Status for KLAX
FAA NAS Status is reporting an airport advisory for Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX).
!LAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 310-258-9884 OR SIGNATURE AVIATION 310-410-9605 2605271826-2705281600
Updated May 27, 2026 · 1832Z (11:32 AM PDT) · Source: FAA NAS Status
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Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Los Angeles, CA at 125 ft. KLAX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (6L, 6R, 7L, 7R) — longest 12,894 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLAX in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLAX 290353Z 24008KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02110172 $
What changed at KLAX?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLAX
KLAX is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 6L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,000 ft (field elevation 125 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
LAX ATIS INFO N 0353Z. 23008KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2982 (TWO NINER EIGHT TWO) RMK AO2 SLP095 T02110172. INST APCHS AND RNAV RNP APCHS RY 24R AND 25L, OR VCTR FOR VISUAL APCH WILL BE PROVIDED, SIMUL VISUAL APCHS TO ALL RWYS ARE IN PROG, SIMUL INSTR DEPARTURES IN PROG RWYS 24 AND 25. CTC L A GC ON 121.75 FOR PUSH OR TAXI ON A. TWY B CLSD BTN TWY, C10 AND TWY C7 , , TWY B6 CLSD, TWY B7 CLSD, TWY C CLSD BTN TWY, C1 AND TWY C3, TWY F CLSD BTN TWY, B AND TWY C, TWY C9 CLSD BTN TWY, B AND TWY C, TWY C8 CLSD BTN TWY, B AND TWY C. HAZD WX INFO FOR LAX AREA AVBL FM FSS. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY ARPT. INCLUDE YOUR CALL SIGN IN ALL READBACKS. USE CAUTION WHEN EXITING RY24R AT TWY V, W, AND Y, TO HOLD SHORT OF RY24L. MULTIPLE RUNWAY INCURSIONS HAVE OCCURRED. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO N.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLAX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24LFAV | 10,859 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 24R | 8,926 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 25L | 11,095 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 25R | 12,894 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 6L | 8,926 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 6R | 10,859 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 7L | 12,894 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 7R | 11,095 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLAX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLAX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLAX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0430/FL011/TP B737/WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0430Reported at 04:30 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLAX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLAX reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24L/24R/25L/25R
- 91%
- 6L/6R/7L/7R
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0314Z (8:14 PM PDT)
TAF KLAX 290314Z 2903/3006 25010KT P6SM SKC FM290500 26005KT P6SM SKC FM291000 VRB03KT 6SM BR BKN008 FM291600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT010 FM291900 26012KT P6SM SKC FM300300 25005KT P6SM SKC
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FAA Delay Status
FAA NAS Status for KLAX
FAA NAS Status is reporting an airport advisory for Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX).
!LAX 05/277 LAX AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC 24HR PPR CTC ATLANTIC AVIATION 310-258-9884 OR SIGNATURE AVIATION 310-410-9605 2605271826-2705281600
Updated May 27, 2026 · 1832Z (11:32 AM PDT) · Source: FAA NAS Status
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KLAX
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KLAX.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KLAX
- IATA
- LAX
- FAA LID
- LAX
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9425, -118.4080
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 12,894 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 133.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 14m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Peninsula Silent Flyers 1 — Torrance, CA · 7 mi
- Peninsula Silent Flyers 3 — Torrance, CA · 7 mi
- SULA - Soaring Union of Los Angeles - De Portola Park — Torrance, CA · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLAX reported VFR conditions during about 76.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 14.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.4 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 80.1 | 12.5 | 5.0 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 79.0 | 13.2 | 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 14.9 | 5.0 | 1.6 |
| May | 64.1 | 28.9 | 6.3 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 53.1 | 32.7 | 12.2 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 66.3 | 21.0 | 11.1 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 72.0 | 18.2 | 8.3 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 73.2 | 17.3 | 7.0 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 77.4 | 14.7 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 80.2 | 11.4 | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 81.6 | 11.1 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.6 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLAX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLAX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLAX?+
KLAX has 8 runways — 6L, 6R, 7L, 7R, 24L, 24R, 25L, 25R; the longest is 12,894 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLAX report its own weather?+
Yes — Los Angeles International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLAX have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLAX broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KLAX publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KLAX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Los Angeles International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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