Los Angeles World Airports has begun to remove the iconic ring of 15 pylons that have illuminated the entrance into LAX for the past 25 years. The removal of these pylons is part of LAX’s Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which will improve traffic into and out of the airport.
The ring of 15 pylons is part of a total of 26 that span 1.5 miles along Century Boulevard, each ranging from 25-100 feet in height.
Los Angeles World Airports began removing the iconic ring of 15 pylons, seen here on Jan. 14, 2026, that have illuminated the entrance to LAX for the past 25 years. The removal of these pylons is part of LAX’s Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which will ease traffic congestion and improve traffic flow into, out of and around the airport. (Photo Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports)
Los Angeles World Airports began removing the iconic ring of 15 pylons, seen here on Jan. 14, 2026, that have illuminated the entrance to LAX for the past 25 years. The removal of these pylons is part of LAX’s Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which will ease traffic congestion and improve traffic flow into, out of and around the airport. (Photo Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports)
Los Angeles World Airports began removing the iconic ring of 15 pylons, seen here on Jan. 14, 2026, that have illuminated the entrance to LAX for the past 25 years. The removal of these pylons is part of LAX’s Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which will ease traffic congestion and improve traffic flow into, out of and around the airport. (Photo Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports)
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Los Angeles World Airports began removing the iconic ring of 15 pylons, seen here on Jan. 14, 2026, that have illuminated the entrance to LAX for the past 25 years. The removal of these pylons is part of LAX’s Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program Roadway Improvements Project, which will ease traffic congestion and improve traffic flow into, out of and around the airport. (Photo Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports)
LAWA officials say elevated ingress and egress roadway systems will provide streamlined routes and make it safer for airport travelers.
The agency anticipates the completion of ingress roadways before the 2028 Olympic Games, with full completion of egress roadways by 2030.
“Since their installation in 2000, the iconic LAX pylons have stood as a vibrant symbol of LAX and Los Angeles, welcoming more than 1.2 billion visitors from around the world,” Michael Christensen, chief airport development officer for LAWA, said in a statement.
“As part of the roadway modernization project, we have a unique opportunity to reimagine their design during this exciting new chapter in LAX’s transformation as our teams diligently prepare for the construction of elevated roadway that will ease congestion, enhance safety and deliver a world-class experience for travelers and our community,” Christensen added.