Terminals · Los Angeles Int'l

LAX Terminal 4

American and British Airways fly from Terminal 4. Terminal 4 covers Gates 40–49. You clear security right there, so check today's live LAX wait before you leave.

Wayfinding diagram for finding your gate inside a terminal, following overhead signs from security through the concourse. — Finding your gate: past security, follow the overhead signs by gate number and concourse rather than the terminal name alone.

LAX TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Which airlines use Terminal 4 at LAX?

These airlines fly from Terminal 4 at LAX. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

What gates are in Terminal 4, and where do you check in?

Gates 40–49. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

A north concourse plus a newer south concourse added in the modernization.

Where is security in Terminal 4 at LAX?

One TSA checkpoint on the Departures level, with a TSA PreCheck lane. Lines still swing by the hour, so check LAX wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane. Not sure how long to budget? How long does airport security really take breaks it down by the hour.

How do you get to and from Terminal 4 at LAX?

SkyLink (LAX Automated People Mover / APM). A Level-5 connector bridges Terminal 4 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and a tunnel links it toward Terminals 6–8. An airside shuttle reaches the American Eagle regional gates. SkyLink isn't open to riders yet. The Level-5 connector to TBIT is a short indoor walk.

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all LAX terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 4

Accessibility. Escalators and elevators connect the levels, with accessible routes to the gates and the connector.
Domestic or international? Mainly domestic American flights; American's international departures board from TBIT.
Past security. Sit-down restaurants, coffee bars, and quick bites near the gates.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.

Cheap LAX parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 4 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 4 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about LAX Terminal 4

Which airlines use Terminal 4 at LAX?

American (Terminal 4), British Airways (Terminal 4) use Terminal 4 at LAX. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 4, and where do you check in?

Terminal 4 covers Gates 40–49. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 4 at LAX?

One TSA checkpoint on the Departures level, with a TSA PreCheck lane. Waits swing by the hour, so check LAX wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 4 at LAX?

A Level-5 connector bridges Terminal 4 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and a tunnel links it toward Terminals 6–8. An airside shuttle reaches the American Eagle regional gates. SkyLink isn't open to riders yet. The Level-5 connector to TBIT is a short indoor walk.

You know Terminal 4. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live LAX security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →

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Terminals · Los Angeles Int'l

LAX Terminal 4

American and British Airways fly from Terminal 4. Terminal 4 covers Gates 40–49. You clear security right there, so check today's live LAX wait before you leave.

LAX TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

Which airlines use Terminal 4 at LAX?

These airlines fly from Terminal 4 at LAX. Tap one for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved terminals.

What gates are in Terminal 4, and where do you check in?

Gates 40–49. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

A north concourse plus a newer south concourse added in the modernization.

Where is security in Terminal 4 at LAX?

How do you get to and from Terminal 4 at LAX?

Changing terminals on a connection? Check the minimum connection time you need, and see all LAX terminals on the airport map.

Accessibility and getting around Terminal 4

Accessibility. Escalators and elevators connect the levels, with accessible routes to the gates and the connector.
Domestic or international? Mainly domestic American flights; American's international departures board from TBIT.
Past security. Sit-down restaurants, coffee bars, and quick bites near the gates.They're handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home.

Cheap LAX parking — comparedFind the lot closest to Terminal 4 and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Terminal 4 layout verified June 27, 2026against the airport's own sources. Terminals do change — we date every update.

Common questions about LAX Terminal 4

Which airlines use Terminal 4 at LAX?

American (Terminal 4), British Airways (Terminal 4) use Terminal 4 at LAX. Tap an airline for its gates, check-in hall, and whether it recently moved.

What gates are in Terminal 4, and where do you check in?

Terminal 4 covers Gates 40–49. Ticketing and bag drop are on the upper (Departures) level.

Where is security in Terminal 4 at LAX?

One TSA checkpoint on the Departures level, with a TSA PreCheck lane. Waits swing by the hour, so check LAX wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane before you get through security.

How do you get to and from Terminal 4 at LAX?

You know Terminal 4. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live LAX security wait and your drive.

See your Leave-By Time →