What began in 1930 as Mines Field—a municipal airport set amid bean fields in Westchester—transformed into one of the world’s busiest and most iconic airports: Los Angeles International Airport. LAX expanded significantly during the post-WWII aviation boom and became a major hub for transcontinental and transpacific flights. The 1961 opening of the Jet Age-era terminals and the futuristic Theme Building reflected the city’s optimism and its ties to aerospace innovation.

Today, LAX is a sprawling, constantly evolving mega-hub that reflects the diversity and dynamism of Southern California. With nine terminals, nonstop flights to every corner of the globe, and a dramatic multi-billion-dollar modernization underway, LAX remains a key player in international air travel.