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Los Angeles, California

What terminal is American at LAX?

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX
Terminal

Terminal 4

American's primary LAX terminal is Terminal 4, with check-in and gates also available in Terminal 5.

GatesTerminals 4 and 5
Check-inTerminals 4 and 5; Terminal 4 is the primary location
BaggageTerminal 4 or 5 based on the flight

What to know

International arrivals may use Terminal B. Check the specific gate before choosing a garage.

Airport terminal scene accompanying the American at LAX terminal guide
Airport terminal photo by MChe Lee on Unsplash

Airport layout

LAX has Terminals 1 through 8 plus the Tom Bradley International Terminal, also called Terminal B. All terminals are connected airside by walkways, but distances can be long.

Getting to the gate

Use the airline's check-in terminal for curbside drop-off. The actual departure gate may be in an adjacent connected terminal.

Connections

Allow 10 to 20 minutes of walking between adjacent terminals, and more when crossing the airport loop.

Quick answers

What terminal is American at LAX?+

American's primary LAX terminal is Terminal 4, with check-in and gates also available in Terminal 5.

Where does American check in at LAX?+

American check-in is at Terminals 4 and 5; Terminal 4 is the primary location. Confirm it in the airline app before leaving.

Can I connect between terminals at LAX?+

Allow 10 to 20 minutes of walking between adjacent terminals, and more when crossing the airport loop.

Can the American terminal at LAX change?+

Yes. Construction, irregular operations, and gate swaps can change the terminal. Confirm the operating carrier, terminal, and gate on your day-of-travel boarding pass.