Later in the ’20s, local developers pushed for the area to become a major airport.

Today, Los Angeles International Airport spans nearly 3,000 acres of space, and it has nine terminals.

Here’s what it’s crucial that you know about LAX airport before your next flight.

LAX Airport

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Amenities:

Tom Bradley International is home to an XPresSpa, nursing room, and an animal relief station.

Terminal 1 is home to a nursing room, an animal relief station, and a Be Relax Spa.

Prior to the security checkpoint, the only dining option is Starbucks.

Airline map for LAX

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Terminal 3

The only airline flying out of Terminal 3 is Delta Air Lines.

The terminal is temporarily closed.

The terminal has a nursing room available near the center.

Check in at LAX

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In Terminal 3, travelers can pop into Hudson LAXpress and the Soundstage Market by Hudson.

Terminal 4

The only airline in Terminal 4 is American Airlines.

Before the security checkpoint, the only dining option is Starbucks.

Arrival/departure window at LAX

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After the security checkpoint, travelers can dine at 8 oz.

Before the security checkpoint, guests can only dine at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

Before the security checkpoint, guests can find a few items at Hollywood Reporter.

An airtram at LAX

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Before the security checkpoint, the only newsstand is Access Hollywood.

Amenities at Terminal 7 include a nursing room and an animal relief station.

Before the security checkpoint, the only dining option is Dunkin' Donuts.

LAX Airport

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Amenities at Terminal 8 include a nursing room as well as an animal relief station.

After the security checkpoint, guests can pick up goodies at both E!

News and People News.

All vehicles passing through the gate arm into a structure are required to pay posted parking rates.

Electric Vehicle Parking Electric vehicle owners can charge their cars at locations in many of the parking garages.

Motorcycle Parking Parking for motorcycles is free in the Central Terminal Area parking structures.

When entering, drive around the gate arm and do not take a ticket.

Ground Transportation at LAX

Between Terminals Courtesy shuttle service is provided between terminals.

Metro C Line Aviation Station This shuttle transports passengers between airport terminals and the Metro C Line station.

The service, known as Route G, is aligned with rail schedule.

Shared Ride Vans Various companies offer shuttles to the surrounding Southern California area.

RideApps Lyft, Opoli, and Uber are authorized to provide pickup services at LAX.

Passengers meet their drivers at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1.

Construction, accidents, flight delays, and street closures affect airport traffic.

For real-time information, visitFlyLax.com.