— Airport Guide
Flying Through Los Angeles International Airport With Your Pet
Everything you need to know about pet relief areas, terminal maps, TSA screening, and pet travel tips at Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles Airport at a Glance
✈ Airport Code
LAX
👥Annual Passengers
77M+
🐾Pet Relief Areas
3 Outside Terminal, 9 Inside Terminal
🕐Open 24 Hours
Yes
🌐Official Airport Site
🗺️Terminal Maps
Flying With Your Pet Through Los Angeles - Quick Tips
- Arrive 30 minutes earlier than usual
- Visit a relief area before security. .
- Keep vaccination records handy
- Bring extra waste bags
- Confirm airline pet policies before travel
Navigating Security With Your Pet
At LAX, pets must be removed from carriers before TSA screening. Carry your pet through the metal detector while the carrier goes through the X-ray machine. Leashes and harnesses should remain secured whenever possible.
Pet Relief Areas
The Los Angeles airport has three exterior and nine interior pet relief areas.
Outdoor Relief Areas
- Outside Terminal 8
- Outside Terminal 5
- Outside between Terminals 1 and 2
Indoor Relief Areas
- T1 near Gate 13
- T2 near Gate 21
- T2 near Gate 33
- T4 near bridge to Tom Bradley terminal
- T5 near Gate 52B
- T6 near Gate 62
- T7 near Gate 71A
- Tom Bradley Terminal near Gate 208
- Tom Bradley Terminal near bridge to T4
Features
✓ Open 24 Hours
✓ ADA Accessible
✓ Waste Bags Provided
Official Los Angeles Airport Resources
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