LAX Expecting 115,000 Passengers Per Day to Depart for Independence Day Weekend

With the busy summer travel season in full swing, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expects as many as 115,000 departing passengers per day during the Independence Day weekend. With parking structures already filling to capacity, guests are encouraged to plan ahead for parking and pickup well in advance this year.

“We expect the Independence Day holiday weekend to be the busiest we’ve had in more than two years, and we want to make sure our guests know about the tools available that can make every part of their journey easier and faster,” said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). “Spending just a few minutes online to check traffic conditions, pre-book parking and review any recent communications from your airline can ensure you have a great start or end to your summer vacation.”

Passenger traffic at LAX is expected to increase as much as 37% compared with last year’s Independence Day weekend, which averaged 84,000 passengers per day through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening areas from July 1-5. The number of departing guests is expected to see peaks of between 100,000 and 115,000 passengers per day on Thursday, June 30, through Saturday, July 2, as well as for the Tuesday and Wednesday following the holiday. Between 87,000 and 90,000 passengers are expected to depart on Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4. The following weekend, Saturday, July 9 to Monday, July 11, also is expected to be busy.

Vehicle traffic in the Central Terminal Area also is expected to continue increasing, with an estimated average of up to 95,000 vehicles per day during the travel period. People driving to the airport are encouraged to check real-time traffic and drive times using the LAX automated Twitter account @FlyLAXstats.

Parking facilities are expected to fill up quickly, and most Central Terminal Area garages are anticipated to be at capacity through the holiday period. Travelers are highly encouraged to book a parking space at the LAX Economy Parking facility using parking.flylax.com. The LAX Economy Parking facility offers 4,300 spaces and provides a 24-hour fast and free shuttle to the terminals using a dedicated shuttle lane that avoids other terminal traffic. Reserving a space ahead of time is the only way to guarantee a parking spot, and online reservations offer the best daily rates available. Reserving a space also means that guests will not be circling roadways looking for parking when garages are filled, further backing up traffic and creating a stressful travel experience for all involved.

Guests can also save time by ordering from concessions by their smartphones using LAX Order Now. This service allows LAX guests to browse, order, pay for and pickup food from any of the airport’s terminals using an online order system. Delivery service to the gates is now available inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the West Gates at Tom Bradley. Remember, guests can remove face coverings to eat or drink, but must put them back on when finished. Click here to learn more about this service.

Guests are also encouraged to check with their airline for possible itinerary changes before beginning their trip to the airport, and should arrive at least two hours before departing domestic flights or three hours before international flights.

All guests traveling through LAX ages 2 and older are required to continue wearing masks in all terminals in accordance with the Health Officer Order issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

LAX remains under heavy construction as part of its $15-billion modernization, which includes an Automated People Mover train, a Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility and modernizing every terminal. When coming to LAX, passengers should look for and follow wayfinding signage near all construction sites to ensure their safety and to enhance mobility. Be prepared to drive slowly and with caution around work zones.

Due to construction at Terminal 2, access to Terminals 2 and 3 is currently through the new Terminal 3 headhouse, which includes a ticketing lobby and baggage claim area as well as a consolidated security checkpoint.

More information on the LAX website.