Sep 04 2016, 12:00 AM
VEHICLE STOP AT TERMINAL 3 LEADS TO ARREST OF SUSPECT, REQUIRES RESCREENING OF PASSENGERS IN TERMINAL AFTER SOME FLEE INTO STERILE SCREENING AREA
(Los Angeles, California September 4, 2016) On Sunday, September 4, at approximately 9:01 a.m. Los Angeles Airport Police conducted a felony vehicle stop in front of Terminal 3 on the Lower/ Arrivals Level
Sep 01 2016, 12:00 AM
LAX FORECASTS RECORD 817,000 TRAVELERS DURING LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Los Angeles, California – September 1, 2016) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are forecasting a record 817,000 travelers will pass through the airport this Labor Day holiday weekend – an increase of 7.2 percent over last year’s 762,000 passengers. The holiday weekend begins Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5.
Sep 01 2016, 12:00 AM
LAX MODERNIZATION UPDATE: SEPTEMBER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES EXPECTED TO CAUSE PASSENGER IMPACTS
(Los Angeles, California – September 1, 2016) The modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues with more than $3 million spent each day on 25 major construction projects. Progress is happening! The construction, part of a multi-billion-dollar capital-improvement program underway throughout LAX, will result in a modern airport that significantly improves the overall guest experience for the modern traveler.
Aug 31 2016, 12:00 AM
NEW TECHNOLOGY, SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS CRITICAL IN RESPONSE TO FALSE ACTIVE-SHOOTER REPORTS AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – August 31, 2016) Since the 2013 Terminal 3 active-shooter incident at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there has been improved cooperation, coordination and training among public-safety partners and airport stakeholders.
Aug 29 2016, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ADDRESSES OPERATIONAL DISRUPTIONS AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – August 29, 2016) On August 28, 2016, at approximately 8:40 pm, Los Angeles Airport Police officers immediately responded to Terminal 7 Lower/Arrivals Level public area regarding reports of a man dressed in black with a sword, wearing a mask. Believing the subject was armed with a sword, several Airport Police officers approached him with weapons drawn out of an abundance of caution.
Aug 26 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – OVERNIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR SIDEWALK AND DROP-OFF LANE AT TERMINAL 1, TWO RAMPS NEAR CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA; CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES CONCLUDE
(Los Angeles, California – August 26, 2016) A section of the sidewalk and drop-off lane in front of Southwest Airlines Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed for four nights, starting on Sunday, August 28, potentially impacting traffic entering the Central Terminal Area on the Upper/Departures Level.
Aug 19 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – OVERNIGHT CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES AT AVIATION BOULEVARD WILL RESUME ON MONDAY FOR CRENSHAW/LAX METRO RAIL PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – August 19, 2016) As part of its month-long project to remove the temporary “falsework” that had supported the Crenshaw/LAX Project bridge over Century Boulevard during its initial construction, Metro will resume overnight closures of Century Boulevard at Aviation Boulevard on Monday, August 22. There will be no closures August 19-21.
Aug 18 2016, 12:00 AM
DAVID L. MAGGARD, JR. NAMED CHIEF OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POLICE DIVISION
(Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the selection of David L. Maggard, Jr., a distinguished 30-year law enforcement veteran, as the next Chief of Airport Police Division (APD). Maggard was chosen from more than two dozen candidates after a national search, and succeeds Patrick M.
Aug 18 2016, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS AWARDS CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTARY AIRPORT LOW EMISSIONS PROGRAM ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2016) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today awarded a $6,189,678 contract to Taft Electric Company, Ventura, Calif., to construct the aircraft parking Remain Overnight (RON) West Electrification Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Aug 18 2016, 12:00 AM
MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO END LITIGATION WITH ARSAC OVER LAX MODERNIZATION
(Los Angeles, California – August 17, 2016) Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined Councilmember Mike Bonin, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to announce a tentative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would end lengthy litigation with community organization Alliance for a
Aug 12 2016, 12:00 AM
– TRAFFIC ADVISORY – OVERNIGHT CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES AT AVIATION BOULEVARD WILL RESUME ON MONDAY FOR CRENSHAW/LAX METRO RAIL PROJECT
(Los Angeles, California – August 12, 2016) As part of its month-long project to remove the temporary “falsework” that had supported the Crenshaw/LAX Project bridge over Century Boulevard during its initial construction, Metro will continue closures of both west and eastbound Century Boulevard. There will be no closures August 12 -14.
Aug 12 2016, 12:00 AM
FIVE TEAMS SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS TO BUILD AN AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – August 12, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials announced today that 5 teams submitted Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for delivering an Automated People Mover (APM), the first – and a complex and challenging element of the proposed Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) which would create a world-class transportation system for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
