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Los Angeles International Airport

KLAX
1,527
Flights/Day
21:56
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
125ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KLAX
VFR
17°C
Mostly Cloudy • 6kt • 1015.70"
Observed: 04:53 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
19:00
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00:00
CLR
13:00
CLR
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 22:00 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) 42
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
5X5903
Ups
SDF 22:00 Local boeing 767-34af(er) Forecast
DL1421
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
SFO 22:00 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
FX849
Fedex
MEM 22:00 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
AA2129
American Airlines
+5 codeshares
MIA 22:00 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
B6224
Jetblue
+4 codeshares
JFK 22:00 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
AA1021
American Airlines
+2 codeshares
ORD 22:00 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL792
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
MSP 22:00 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
B6588
Jetblue
+5 codeshares
BOS 22:04 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
FX815
Fedex
MEM 22:04 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
AA118
American Airlines
+3 codeshares
JFK 22:05 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
AA1989
American Airlines
PHX 22:10 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
DL390
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
ATL 22:15 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL934
Delta Air Lines
+3 codeshares
JFK 22:20 Local boeing 767-332(er) Forecast
WN2132
Southwest Airlines
SMF 22:30 Local boeing 737-7h4 Forecast
AC551
Air Canada
+2 codeshares
YVR 22:30 Local airbus a220-300 Forecast
DL946
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
AUS 22:35 Local airbus a320-212 Forecast
WN3357
Southwest Airlines
AUS 22:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA2
American Airlines
+2 codeshares
JFK 23:00 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL872
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
MSY 23:00 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
AS1430
Alaska Airlines
+1 codeshare
PVR 23:00 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
WS1021
Westjet
+4 codeshares
YYC 23:00 Local boeing 737-7ct Forecast
UA2743
United Airlines
+3 codeshares
EWR 23:00 Local boeing 757-224 Forecast
AA2746
American Airlines
+2 codeshares
DFW 23:00 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL1318
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
SLC 23:00 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AM649
Aeromexico
+2 codeshares
MEX 23:01 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AS1366
Alaska Airlines
+2 codeshares
CUN 23:03 Local boeing 737-990(er) Forecast
DL2975
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
PDX 23:10 Local airbus a319-114 Forecast
DL515
Delta Air Lines
+3 codeshares
ATL 23:15 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
FX3901
Fedex
EWR 23:20 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
DL4119
Delta Connection
+1 codeshare
PHX 23:20 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
FX462
Fedex
MEM 23:20 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
DL2253
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
LAS 23:35 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
B62824
Jetblue
+5 codeshares
JFK 23:35 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
DL979
Delta Air Lines
+6 codeshares
JFK 23:40 Local airbus a330-323 Forecast
DL2980
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
SEA 23:40 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL768
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
BNA 23:45 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AC782
Air Canada
+2 codeshares
YYZ 23:45 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA1862
American Airlines
SJD 23:50 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
DL392
Delta Air Lines
DCA 23:55 Local boeing 757-2q8 Forecast
DL482
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
MCO 23:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
DL811
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare
MIA 23:55 Local boeing 737-832 Forecast
DL639
Delta Air Lines
+2 codeshares
BOS 23:55 Local boeing 757-231 Forecast
22:00
Local
LAX SDF
5X 5X5903
boeing 767-34af(er)
22:00
Local
LAX SFO
DL DL1421 +2
boeing 737-832
22:00
Local
LAX MEM
FX FX849
boeing 767-300f
22:00
Local
LAX MIA
AA AA2129 +5
airbus a321-253nx
22:00
Local
LAX JFK
B6 B6224 +4
airbus a321-271nx
22:00
Local
LAX ORD
AA AA1021 +2
boeing 737-823
22:00
Local
LAX MSP
DL DL792 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
22:04
Local
LAX BOS
B6 B6588 +5
airbus a321-231
22:04
Local
LAX MEM
FX FX815
boeing 767-300f
22:05
Local
LAX JFK
AA AA118 +3
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
22:10
Local
LAX PHX
AA AA1989
airbus a321-253nx
22:15
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL390 +2
airbus a321-271nx
22:20
Local
LAX JFK
DL DL934 +3
boeing 767-332(er)
22:30
Local
LAX SMF
WN WN2132
boeing 737-7h4
22:30
Local
LAX YVR
AC AC551 +2
airbus a220-300
22:35
Local
LAX AUS
DL DL946 +1
airbus a320-212
22:50
Local
LAX AUS
WN WN3357
boeing 737 max 8
23:00
Local
LAX JFK
AA AA2 +2
airbus a321-231
23:00
Local
LAX MSY
DL DL872 +1
boeing 737-832
23:00
Local
LAX PVR
AS AS1430 +1
boeing 737-990(er)
23:00
Local
LAX YYC
WS WS1021 +4
boeing 737-7ct
23:00
Local
LAX EWR
UA UA2743 +3
boeing 757-224
23:00
Local
LAX DFW
AA AA2746 +2
airbus a321-231
23:00
Local
LAX SLC
DL DL1318 +2
boeing 737-932(er)
23:01
Local
LAX MEX
AM AM649 +2
boeing 737 max 8
23:03
Local
LAX CUN
AS AS1366 +2
boeing 737-990(er)
23:10
Local
LAX PDX
DL DL2975 +2
airbus a319-114
23:15
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL515 +3
airbus a321-211
23:20
Local
LAX EWR
FX FX3901
boeing 767-300f
23:20
Local
LAX PHX
DL DL4119 +1
embraer e175lr
23:20
Local
LAX MEM
FX FX462
boeing 767-300f
23:35
Local
LAX LAS
DL DL2253 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
23:35
Local
LAX JFK
B6 B62824 +5
airbus a321-231
23:40
Local
LAX JFK
DL DL979 +6
airbus a330-323
23:40
Local
LAX SEA
DL DL2980 +2
boeing 737-832
23:45
Local
LAX BNA
DL DL768 +1
boeing 737-932(er)
23:45
Local
LAX YYZ
AC AC782 +2
airbus a321-211
23:50
Local
LAX SJD
AA AA1862
boeing 737-823
23:55
Local
LAX DCA
DL DL392
boeing 757-2q8
23:55
Local
LAX MCO
DL DL482 +2
airbus a321-271nx
23:55
Local
LAX MIA
DL DL811 +1
boeing 737-832
23:55
Local
LAX BOS
DL DL639 +2
boeing 757-231
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