Terminal 5 at LAX to shut down for renovation ahead of Olympics – NBC Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport will shut down Terminal 5 to make renovations ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, it announced Monday.

 The terminal is slated to shut down Oct. 28 for demolition and then construction for what’s described as a “major transformation.” Airlines assigned to Terminal 5 will be moved to other locations and are as follows:

JetBlue will operate out of Terminal 1, beginning October 21

Spirit Airlines will operate out of Terminal 2, beginning October 22

American Airlines will operate out of Terminal 4, beginning October 28

While the closure is underway, the airport’s new Midfield Satellite Concourse South (MSC South) will be used, as well. It adds more than 150,000 square feet and eight gates to LAX.

The transformation of Terminal 5 and the opening of MSC South are part of the airport’s $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, which focuses on investments and terminal upgrades at LAX.

“As we take this important step toward transforming LAX, the closure of Terminal 5 marks a pivotal moment in our journey to deliver a world-class airport experience,” Doug Webster, Chief Airport Operations and Maintenance Officer of LAX, said in a statement. “Our goal is to minimize disruption during this transition, and we are working closely with our airline partners to ensure continued operations and smooth travel for our passengers.”

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