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- At least 50 million people travel through LAX every year. An additional 2 million tons of cargo also passes through LAX every year.
- The airport employs over 50,000 people.
- A U shaped road with two levels connects all 9 terminals.
- The airport has 4 parallel runways and a 277 foot control tower. The original tower was only 172 feet tall.
- LAX has the only Coast Guard Air Station located right on the airport property. It provides round the clock service to the passengers and employees of LAX.
- A very unique feature is the Encounters restaurant. It is located in the Central Terminal and is 70 feet above the ground. This space themed restaurant has an observation deck which is located on the roof of LAX airport.
- No need to be concerned about parking. The airport has over 20,000 parking spaces at the terminal. This includes long and short term parking, in addition to the outdoor economy lots.
- Transportation to and from the LAX airport is available via shuttle buses, rental cars, taxis, airport and public buses, and light rail.
- LAX is located on 3,425 acres right in the heart of Los Angeles.
- LAX airport has a song that was written by Leann Scott and performed by David Frizzel in 1970 called LA International Airport. Susan Raye, a famous country singer redid the song and it brought it to the top of the charts in 1971. She sang the song recently in celebration of the 75th anniversary of LAX airport.
- LAX airport also supports the public arts programs. At the entrance of the airport you will find 100 foot high pylons and 32 foot high letters that spell out LAX. This work was done by the artist Paul Tzanetopoulos.
- You can also find all of the typical airport services at Los Angeles International Airport. This includes bookshops and restaurants, lost and found, shoe shine stations, banking machines, baggage storage, and first aid stations.
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