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LAX Terminal 5 — permanently closed

Closed: Terminal 5 permanently closed on October 28, 2025 for demolition and a rebuild. Its airlines moved out — JetBlue to Terminal 1, Spirit to Terminal 2, Aeroméxico to Terminal 3, and American to Terminal 4.

Which terminal should you use instead at LAX?

Your terminal now depends on your airline. Find it on the all LAX terminals hub, then check today's live security wait before you head out.

LAX terminals open now
  • LAX Terminal 1JetBlue and Southwest's LAX base
  • LAX Terminal 2Delta partner gates and Spirit check-in
  • LAX Terminal 3Delta's rebuilt Sky Way home
  • LAX Terminal 4American Airlines' main LAX home
  • LAX Terminal 6Alaska and Hawaiian's LAX home
  • LAX Terminal 7United Airlines' LAX hub
  • LAX Terminal 8United Express regional gates
  • LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)LAX's international flagship terminal
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Common questions about LAX Terminal 5

Is Terminal 5 at LAX still open?

Terminal 5 permanently closed on October 28, 2025 for demolition and a rebuild. Its airlines moved out — JetBlue to Terminal 1, Spirit to Terminal 2, Aeroméxico to Terminal 3, and American to Terminal 4.

Which terminal should you use instead at LAX?

It depends on your airline — most carriers from Terminal 5 moved to a nearby terminal. Find your airline on the LAX terminals hub, then check today's live LAX security wait before you leave.

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