Amenities and various services at LAX airport

Terminals - hours of operation

Entry to LAX is only allowed for airline passengers and persons meeting, accompanying or assisting them, and airport personnel whose employment requires their presence. LAX is closed to the general public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Banking services

Bank of America operates ATMs located in both departures and arrival levels in all terminals at LAX

Currency Exchange  
ICE Currency Exchange booths are located on the departures (post-security) and arrivals level in Terminals 2, 5, 6, and Tom Bradley International Terminal. In addition, there are booths on the departures (post-security) in Terminls 3, 4 and 7.

Cash advances (up to $300 in US Dollars), on Visa and Mastercards are available at the ICE Currency Exchange Kiosks in Terminal 2, 3, 5, 7 and Tom Bradley International Terminal. 

Currency Exchange LAX airport
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SIM Cards

All ICE Currency Exchange booths sell international and domestic Sim Cards.

U.S. Postal Service

Postal services are not available in any of the terminals at LAX. Travelers need to mail their correspondence before coming to the airport. The nearest U.S. Postal Service is located at 8821 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90009. Regular business hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 1-800-ASK-USPS.

Free Wifi

Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, as well as in Post Security and Baggage Claim areas. The Wi-Fi service allows passengers unlimited sessions of 45 minutes of free Wi-Fi access. It should be noted that using this free service may present an ad or a short video (15 to 30 seconds) before unlimited Wi-Fi access begins.

Traveler's Services

Hotel Reservation and Car Rental Information: In all terminals in or adjacent to baggage claim on Lower/Arrival Level.

Lost and Found

In case your checked baggage is lost or damaged or you forgot a personal belonging inside the aircraft, contact your airline or go to its check in desk area. Otherwise:

If you are still at the airport  
The best place to begin your search is by identifying when and where you last saw your item. Check with Restaurants and LAX Stores, Car Rental Agencies in case you have left a car for hire. For lost passports contact U.S. Customs at (310) 665-4560.

If you already left the airport  
The LAX Lost and Found receives items found throughout the airport (I.e. gate, curbside, ticketing, etc.) 24 to 48 hours after the item is found, excluding holidays and weekends. Items lost at the TSA checkpoint are turned in to the Airport Police approximately 5 to 10 days from the date lost.

Click here to make an inquiry with the LAX Lost and Found

Nursing rooms

Terminal 1 - located by Gate 13  
Terminal 2 - located between Gates 21B & 23  
Terminal 3 - located by the Parlor  
Terminal 4 - located by the Sunglass Hut  
Terminal 5 - located across from the Food Court  
Terminal 6 - located by Gate 64B  
Terminal 7/8 - located by Ashland Hill  
Tom Bradley International Terminal - located across from the Vanilla Bake Stop, near gate 150

Medical and First Aid

Emergencies 424-646-7911 First Aid Station Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B) Upper/Departures Level Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. If the First Aid Station is not staffed, please use the two phones outside of the station for medical assistance.

Automated External Defibrillators  
Defibrillators are available and located at security posts in the terminals beyond passenger screening stations and on bicycle patrol units. Airport Police officers have been fully trained in the use of this life-saving device so they can respond in an emergency. In situations of a more complex nature, paramedic ambulance assistance can be demanded within minutes by contacting any airline employee or LAX Airport Police at (310) 646-7911.

Traveling with animals

It is important to check with your airline about the rules and procedures for safely traveling with pets. All information about pet carriers, limits on the number and types of animals allowed in airline cabins, and picking up animals at baggage claim areas should be provided by your airline. Pet Relief stations are available indoor and outdoor through the airport

Requesting a Wheelchair

To Request wheelchair service, it is recommended you contact your airline 72 hours in advance. Wheelchair service is provide free of charge by your airline. Tipping is not required for wheelchair service.

From Parking Structure Airlines are not responsible for providing wheelchair service from parking structures to terminals. Most individuals requesting wheelchair assistance are transported via wheelchair from ticketing to their aircraft.

Airlines are required to provide curbside wheelchair service when requested. On your return flight, you should remind a flight attendant near the end of your flight, that you will need a wheelchair upon arrival.