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Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport

KLAX
1,016
Flights/Day
06:24
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
125ft
Elevation
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KLAX
VFR
19°C
Overcast • 4kt • 1010.90"
Observed: 11:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 11:00 local time
About Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles enjoys exceptionally calm weather most of the year. Santa Ana winds (October-March) create occasional rough conditions.

Is Los Angeles LAX Airport turbulent?

LAX enjoys some of the calmest flying weather of any major US airport thanks to Southern California's Mediterranean climate. However, Santa Ana winds from October through March can create challenging conditions with strong, gusty offshore winds that cause turbulence on approach. The marine layer (June Gloom) brings morning fog but rarely affects flights significantly once you're above it.

  • Santa Ana winds can exceed 60 mph in surrounding canyons
  • LAX averages only 35 days per year with measurable rain
  • Marine layer typically burns off by mid-morning
What are Santa Ana winds?

Santa Ana winds are hot, dry offshore winds that blow from the interior deserts toward the coast, typically between October and March. They occur when high pressure builds over the Great Basin and funnels air through mountain passes. These winds can create significant turbulence and crosswinds at LAX, particularly on runways oriented perpendicular to the wind flow.

When is the smoothest time to fly from LAX?

May through September offers the calmest conditions with minimal Santa Ana wind risk. Early morning flights year-round avoid the afternoon sea breeze that can make landings bumpier. LAX's consistently good weather makes it one of the most reliable major airports for on-time operations.

Is turbulence at Los Angeles dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Los Angeles?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 52
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FX3619
Fedex
IND 06:29 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
AC551
Air Canada
YVR 06:30 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
WN2855
Southwest Airlines
LAS 06:35 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
WN443
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
SMF 06:35 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
D0385
Dhl
LEJ 06:40 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
FX816
Fedex
MEM 06:44 Local boeing 767-3s2f Forecast
UA744
United Airlines
IAH 06:45 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
WN2827
Southwest Airlines
AUS 06:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL768
Delta Air Lines
BNA 06:45 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
KZ101
Nippon Cargo Airlines
NRT 06:45 Local boeing 747-8kzf Forecast
UA1941
United Airlines
ORD 07:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL515
Delta Air Lines
ATL 07:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA3253
American Airlines
MIA 07:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AS723
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare AS
SJD 07:00 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
HA801
Hawaiian Airlines
+2 codeshares D0 WN
HNL 07:00 Local airbus a330-243 Forecast
AA776
American Airlines
PHL 07:00 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
WS1021
Westjet
YYC 07:00 Local boeing 737-7ct Forecast
AA2746
American Airlines
DFW 07:00 Local a321 Forecast
AA2
American Airlines
+2 codeshares DL B6
JFK 07:00 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AS286
Alaska Airlines
+2 codeshares UA FX
EWR 07:01 Local boeing 737-890 Forecast
AM649
Aeromexico
MEX 07:02 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AS668
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare DL
PDX 07:05 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
DL1112
Delta Air Lines
MSY 07:10 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL3822
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare WN
SMF 07:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AC782
Air Canada
YYZ 07:30 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
DL2980
Delta Air Lines
SEA 07:35 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL1318
Delta Air Lines
SLC 07:35 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL946
Delta Air Lines
AUS 07:35 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL2253
Delta Air Lines
LAS 07:35 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
DL2541
Delta Air Lines
SJC 07:40 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
WN2861
Southwest Airlines
MCI 07:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL482
Delta Air Lines
MCO 07:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL494
Delta Air Lines
DTW 07:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL639
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares AA UA
BOS 07:55 Local boeing 757-231 Forecast
AA345
American Airlines
MIA 08:00 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
AA6240
American Eagle
ELP 08:00 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
D07409
Dhl
SYD 08:00 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
AA307
American Airlines
JFK 08:00 Local airbus a321-253ny(xlr) Forecast
9X802
Southern Airways Express
IPL 08:00 Local cessna grand caravan Forecast
AA1598
American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
ORD 08:00 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA2656
American Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
SJD 08:04 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
WN2241
Southwest Airlines
DAL 08:10 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
AS1366
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
CUN 08:14 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
WN894
Southwest Airlines
OAK 08:15 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
UA775
United Airlines
LIR 08:15 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
AA3172
American Airlines
PHL 08:15 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
UA1416
United Airlines
IAH 08:15 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
DL782
Delta Air Lines
ATL 08:15 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
NK1693
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare UA
EWR 08:18 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL1556
Delta Air Lines
OGG 08:20 Local boeing 767-332(er) Forecast
DL4099
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare UA
RNO 08:20 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA4897
American Eagle
JAC 08:24 Local mitsubishi crj-701er Forecast
06:29
Local
LAX IND
FX FX3619
boeing 767-300f
06:30
Local
LAX YVR
AC AC551
airbus a220-300
06:35
Local
LAX LAS
WN WN2855
boeing 737-7h4
06:35
Local
LAX SMF
WN WN443 +1
boeing 737-7h4
06:40
Local
LAX LEJ
D0 D0385
boeing 777-f
06:44
Local
LAX MEM
FX FX816
boeing 767-3s2f
06:45
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA744
boeing 737-924(er)
06:45
Local
LAX AUS
WN WN2827
boeing 737 max 8
06:45
Local
LAX BNA
DL DL768
boeing 737-832
06:45
Local
LAX NRT
KZ KZ101
boeing 747-8kzf
07:00
Local
LAX ORD
UA UA1941
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL515
airbus a321-271nx
07:00
Local
LAX MIA
AA AA3253
boeing 737 max 8
07:00
Local
LAX SJD
AS AS723 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
07:00
Local
LAX HNL
HA HA801 +2
airbus a330-243
07:00
Local
LAX PHL
AA AA776
airbus a321-253nx
07:00
Local
LAX YYC
WS WS1021
boeing 737-7ct
07:00
Local
LAX DFW
AA AA2746
07:00
Local
LAX JFK
AA AA2 +2
airbus a321-231
07:01
Local
LAX EWR
AS AS286 +2
boeing 737-890
07:02
Local
LAX MEX
AM AM649
boeing 737 max 8
07:05
Local
LAX PDX
AS AS668 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
07:10
Local
LAX MSY
DL DL1112
boeing 737-832
07:25
Local
LAX SMF
DL DL3822 +1
embraer e175lr
07:30
Local
LAX YYZ
AC AC782
airbus a321-211
07:35
Local
LAX SEA
DL DL2980
boeing 737-932(er)
07:35
Local
LAX SLC
DL DL1318
boeing 737-932(er)
07:35
Local
LAX AUS
DL DL946
airbus a319-114
07:35
Local
LAX LAS
DL DL2253
boeing 737-932(er)
07:40
Local
LAX SJC
DL DL2541
airbus a319-114
07:50
Local
LAX MCI
WN WN2861
boeing 737 max 8
07:55
Local
LAX MCO
DL DL482
airbus a321-271nx
07:55
Local
LAX DTW
DL DL494
airbus a321-271nx
07:55
Local
LAX BOS
DL DL639 +2
boeing 757-231
08:00
Local
LAX MIA
AA AA345
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
08:00
Local
LAX ELP
AA AA6240
embraer e175lr
08:00
Local
LAX SYD
D0 D07409
boeing 777-f
08:00
Local
LAX JFK
AA AA307
airbus a321-253ny(xlr)
08:00
Local
LAX IPL
9X802
cessna grand caravan
08:00
Local
LAX ORD
AA AA1598 +1
airbus a321-231
08:04
Local
LAX SJD
AA AA2656 +1
airbus a321-231
08:10
Local
LAX DAL
WN WN2241
boeing 737-8h4
08:14
Local
LAX CUN
AS AS1366 +1
boeing 737 max 9
08:15
Local
LAX OAK
WN WN894
boeing 737-7h4
08:15
Local
LAX LIR
UA UA775
boeing 737 max 9
08:15
Local
LAX PHL
AA AA3172
airbus a321-253nx
08:15
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA1416
boeing 737-924(er)
08:15
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL782
airbus a321-271nx
08:18
Local
LAX EWR
NK NK1693 +1
airbus a321-271nx
08:20
Local
LAX OGG
DL DL1556
boeing 767-332(er)
08:20
Local
LAX RNO
DL DL4099 +1
embraer e175lr
08:24
Local
LAX JAC
AA AA4897
mitsubishi crj-701er
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