Nov 02 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX’S SEPULVEDA TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION REQUIRES PARTIAL TRAFFIC LANE CLOSURES ON SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHTS NOVEMBER 4-8 AND 11-15
(Los Angeles, CA - November 2, 2001) Traffic lanes in the Sepulveda Tunnel, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), will be partially closed at night in both directions from November 4 to 8 and 11 to 15 for construction work.
Oct 29 2001, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PADILLA, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE COMMENT AT LAX MASTER PLAN HEARING REGARDING SAFETY AND SECURITY
(Los Angeles, California -- October 29, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla and senior representatives of Los Angeles law enforcement agencies, including Los Angeles Police Chief Bernard Parks, Acting Chief R. Doyle Campbell of the Special Operations Division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and LAX Airport Police Chief Bernard J. Wilson, are expected to provide comments about security and safety at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at the first of six Master Plan hearings Tuesday night.
Oct 25 2001, 12:00 AM
MEDIA ADVISORY LAFD TO DISPLAY LAX’S MASS CASUALTY DECONTAMINATION UNIT
WHAT: Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion 4 will display the mass casualty decontamination unit stationed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Firefighters will permit the news media to walk through the system and learn about its capabilities. The system permits LAFD to respond effectively to events requiring decontamination of large numbers of people. Personnel can set up the unit quickly to decontaminate 750 people per hour who have been exposed to hazardous materials, chemical substances, or biological agents. The two-piece unit costs $243,000.
Oct 23 2001, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REPORTS SEPTEMBER STATISTICS
(Los Angeles, California -- October 23, 2001) Los Angeles World Airports officials today released September passenger and air cargo statistics for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) showing expected significant declines compared with the same month last year. Statistics for operations at Van Nuys (general aviation) and Palmdale Regional Airports also were released.
Oct 23 2001, 12:00 AM
NASA STUDY FINDS VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVES FOR OVERCROWDED RUNWAYS
(Los Angeles, California - October 23, 2001) A unique NASA study released today shows relocating an existing taxiway and using new procedures could improve runway safety at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Oct 19 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX TO RE-OPEN CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAYS AND PARKING STRUCTURES TO PRIVATE VEHICLES
(Los Angeles, California -- October 19, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn and Los Angeles World Airports officials today announced plans to re-open at 5:00 am on Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) Central Terminal Area roadways and parking structures to private vehicles under new security measures.
Oct 09 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS DELEGATES RE-OPENING OF LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAYS, PARKING STRUCTURES TO AIRPORTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Los Angeles, California -- October 9, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted today to invoke the Federal Aviation Administration waiver that allows parking within 300 feet of the passenger terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Oct 08 2001, 12:00 AM
MAYOR JIM HAHN CALLS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN ALTERNATIVE BASED ON SAFETY AND SECURITY
(Los Angeles, California -- October 8, 2001) Mayor Jim Hahn today requested the Board of Airport Commissioners develop an alternative to the LAX Master Plan focused on safety and security at the airport.
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the alternative would consider the impact on the airport, prior public comments, and the testimony and written comments presented during the remaining six public hearings to be held in the coming weeks.
Oct 03 2001, 12:00 AM
NEW BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE SERVICE TEAM PROVIDES AIRPORT EMPLOYERS INFORMATION TO ASSIST DISPLACED EMPLOYEES
(Los Angeles, California - October 3, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and officials of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today launched a newly established Business and Employee Service Team (BEST) to assist air carriers and other tenants at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in addressing an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 employee layoffs that have already begun due to the significant economic repercussions of the terrorist attacks of September 11 that closed the nation's airports.
Sep 27 2001, 12:00 AM
MAJOR INTERSECTION AT ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLOSED TEMPORARILY FOR CONSTRUCTION
Ontario, California --- (September 27, 2001) The intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Airport Drive at Ontario International Airport (ONT) is temporarily closed as construction continues on the westerly portion of Airport Drive, which is currently being widened from two lanes to six lanes. The intersection is scheduled to reopen in early October when the reconfiguration of underground electrical, gas, water, and telephone lines are completed.
Sep 27 2001, 12:00 AM
SIX MORE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAX MASTER PLAN TO BE HELD BEGINNING OCTOBER 30
(Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2001) At the request of Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan comment period has been extended to November 9, 2001, and six additional public hearings have been planned around the region, beginning Tuesday, October 30, with a hearing in Monterey Park.
Sep 25 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS ENDORSE CURRENT SECURITY MEASURES AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; WILL REVIEW ISSUE OCTOBER 2
Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted unanimously (6-0) to endorse as "prudent and necessary" all the security measures being taken at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at this time.
