Terminals · LAX
What terminal is American at LAX?
American departs from Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). We verified this against the airport's own sources on June 27, 2026 — airlines do move terminals, so we date every check.
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LAX TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, so you know when to leave for Terminal 4.What terminal is American at LAX?
American departs from Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Mainline check-in, ticketing, and TSA screening at Terminal 4. Terminal 5 (formerly the other AA terminal) closed permanently for demolition/rebuild on Oct 28, 2025. An airside tunnel links T4 to T6-T8; a Level 5 secure connector links T4 to TBIT. American Eagle regional flights use the satellite 'Regional Terminal' (gates 52A-52I) east of T8, reached by an airside shuttle from Terminal 4. Verified June 27, 2026.
Where does American check in at LAX?
Check-in at Terminal 4 (all domestic and international). Bag drop usually closes 45 minutes before departure, so build that into your morning.
Did American move terminals at LAX?
American consolidated all LAX operations into Terminal 4 (plus TBIT for some international) when Terminal 5 closed for demolition on Oct 28, 2025. We confirmed American's current Terminal 4 on June 27, 2026.
Does American use a different terminal for international flights at LAX?
International arrivals processed at Tom Bradley (TBIT); some AA international departures board from TBIT, but those passengers check in and clear security at Terminal 4.
Not sure which building that is? See all LAX terminals with the airport map and how to get between them. Then let your Leave-By Time count backward from your flight — today's LAX security wait, your drive, and the walk to your gate — so you leave with room to breathe.