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Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport

KLAX
1,640
Flights/Day
23:52
Local Time
Los Angeles
Timezone
125ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KLAX
VFR
14°C
Few Clouds • 5kt • 1015.70"
Observed: 07:34 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
22:00
CLR
02:00
0.8k
06:00
1.2k
09:00
CLR
11:00
CLR
20:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 04:00 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) 62
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AA3110
American Airlines
PHL 23:53 Local -- Forecast
SY430
Sun Country Airlines
MSP 23:55 Local -- Forecast
DL430
Delta Air Lines
MSP 23:55 Local boeing 737-932(er) Forecast
AV621
Sa Avianca
SAL 23:55 Local -- Forecast
UA2074
United Airlines
IAH 23:55 Local boeing 757-324 Forecast
CZ448
China Southern Airlines
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LR621
Avianca Costa Rica
SAL 23:55 Local -- Forecast
D0617
Dhl
FRA 23:55 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
DL320
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ATL 23:55 Local -- Forecast
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MSP 23:55 Local -- Forecast
DL915
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American Airlines
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Volaris
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D0473
Dhl Air
FRA 00:00 Local -- Forecast
CM306
Copa Airlines
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CK222
China Cargo
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AA9781
American Airlines
ONT 00:05 Local -- Forecast
NH105
Ana
HND 00:05 Local -- Forecast
Y47721
Volaris
BJX 00:09 Local -- Forecast
AA2735
American Airlines
MIA 00:11 Local -- Forecast
AA169
American Airlines
HND 00:15 Local -- Forecast
KE214
Korean Air
SFO 00:15 Local -- Forecast
AA28
American Airlines
JFK 00:16 Local -- Forecast
CA8418
Air China Ltd
PVG 00:20 Local -- Forecast
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United Airlines
ORD 00:25 Local -- Forecast
DL8856
Delta Air Lines
ATL 00:30 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
CLT 00:30 Local -- Forecast
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United Airlines
ORD 00:30 Local boeing 777-222 Forecast
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American Airlines
DFW 00:35 Local -- Forecast
Y41721
Volaris
GDL 00:35 Local -- Forecast
AA1968
American Airlines
DFW 00:38 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
UA2311
United Airlines
IAH 00:40 Local boeing 737-924(er) Forecast
Y47879
Volaris
UPN 00:43 Local -- Forecast
D01920
Dhl
SFO 00:44 Local boeing 767-381(er)(bdsf) Forecast
CK224
China Cargo
PVG 00:45 Local -- Forecast
CM306
Copa Airlines
PTY 00:46 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
UA491
United Airlines
IAH 00:55 Local -- Forecast
UA2074
United Airlines
IAH 00:55 Local boeing 757-33n Forecast
CZ2512
China Southern Airlines
PVG 00:55 Local -- Forecast
DL8839
Delta Air Lines
ATL 00:55 Local -- Forecast
AA2116
American Airlines
CLT 00:57 Local -- Forecast
CA1060
Air China Ltd
PVG 01:00 Local -- Forecast
CM306
Copa Airlines
PTY 01:01 Local -- Forecast
NK1673
Spirit Airlines
DFW 01:05 Local -- Forecast
UA3750
United Airlines
ORD 01:05 Local -- Forecast
CM473
Copa Airlines
PTY 01:06 Local -- Forecast
CA8430
Air China Ltd
PEK 01:10 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
ORD 01:17 Local -- Forecast
MU7310
China Eastern Airlines
HRB 01:20 Local -- Forecast
CM306
Copa Airlines
PTY 01:25 Local boeing 737 max 9 Forecast
CV5757
Cargolux
LUX 01:25 Local -- Forecast
CK224
China Cargo
PVG 01:30 Local -- Forecast
CK222
China Cargo
PVG 01:35 Local -- Forecast
CA3200
Air China Ltd
PEK 01:50 Local -- Forecast
M76811
Masair
GDL 01:50 Local -- Forecast
BR619
Eva Air
TPE 01:50 Local -- Forecast
BR629
Eva Air
SFO 01:50 Local -- Forecast
23:53
Local
LAX PHL
AA AA3110
23:55
Local
LAX MSP
SY SY430
23:55
Local
LAX MSP
DL DL430
boeing 737-932(er)
23:55
Local
LAX SAL
AV AV621
23:55
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA2074
boeing 757-324
23:55
Local
LAX PVG
CZ CZ448
23:55
Local
LAX SAL
LR621
23:55
Local
LAX FRA
D0 D0617
boeing 777-f
23:55
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL320
23:55
Local
LAX MSP
DL DL1420
23:55
Local
LAX JFK
DL DL915
23:59
Local
LAX ORD
AA AA2436
boeing 737-823
23:59
Local
LAX QRO
Y47897
23:59
Local
LAX MSY
MX353
23:59
Local
LAX FLL
NK NK1680
23:59
Local
LAX DFW
AA AA2135
23:59
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA1464
23:59
Local
LAX ZCL
Y47841
00:00
Local
LAX FRA
D0473
00:01
Local
LAX PTY
CM CM306
boeing 737 max 9
00:01
Local
LAX PVG
CK CK222
00:05
Local
LAX ONT
AA AA9781
00:05
Local
LAX HND
NH NH105
00:09
Local
LAX BJX
Y47721
00:11
Local
LAX MIA
AA AA2735
00:15
Local
LAX HND
AA AA169
00:15
Local
LAX SFO
KE KE214
00:16
Local
LAX JFK
AA AA28
00:20
Local
LAX PVG
CA CA8418
00:25
Local
LAX ORD
UA UA1488
00:30
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL8856
00:30
Local
LAX CLT
AA AA2116
00:30
Local
LAX ORD
UA UA2183
boeing 777-222
00:35
Local
LAX DFW
AA AA2056
00:35
Local
LAX GDL
Y41721
00:38
Local
LAX DFW
AA AA1968
airbus a321-231
00:40
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA2311
boeing 737-924(er)
00:43
Local
LAX UPN
Y47879
00:44
Local
LAX SFO
D0 D01920
boeing 767-381(er)(bdsf)
00:45
Local
LAX PVG
CK CK224
00:46
Local
LAX PTY
CM CM306
boeing 737 max 9
00:55
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA491
00:55
Local
LAX IAH
UA UA2074
boeing 757-33n
00:55
Local
LAX PVG
CZ CZ2512
00:55
Local
LAX ATL
DL DL8839
00:57
Local
LAX CLT
AA AA2116
01:00
Local
LAX PVG
CA CA1060
01:01
Local
LAX PTY
CM CM306
01:05
Local
LAX DFW
NK NK1673
01:05
Local
LAX ORD
UA UA3750
01:06
Local
LAX PTY
CM CM473
01:10
Local
LAX PEK
CA CA8430
01:17
Local
LAX ORD
AA AA3225
01:20
Local
LAX HRB
MU MU7310
01:25
Local
LAX PTY
CM CM306
boeing 737 max 9
01:25
Local
LAX LUX
CV CV5757
01:30
Local
LAX PVG
CK CK224
01:35
Local
LAX PVG
CK CK222
01:50
Local
LAX PEK
CA CA3200
01:50
Local
LAX GDL
M76811
01:50
Local
LAX TPE
BR BR619
01:50
Local
LAX SFO
BR BR629
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