LAWA - Los Angeles World Airports
10/20/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2025 13:45
LAX ANNOUNCES TERMINAL 5 CLOSURE TO MAKE WAY FOR MAJOR TRANSFORMATION
LAX ANNOUNCES TERMINAL 5 CLOSURE TO MAKE WAY FOR MAJOR TRANSFORMATION
10/20/2025 04:30 PM
For Immediate Release:
20 October, 2025
Contact:
LAX Public Relations
(424) 646-5430
MSC South at the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal began welcoming guests earlier this month, ahead of its full opening. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports)
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the upcoming closure of Terminal 5 for its complete demolition to deliver a brand new terminal and airport experience, with anticipated reopening scheduled just before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Terminal 5 airlines will relocate operations in phases beginning Tuesday, Oct. 21, with full closure going into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
"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," said Doug Webster, Chief Airport Operations and Maintenance Officer, Los Angeles World Airports. "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."
The newly-completed Midfield Satellite Concourse South (MSC South) - an extension of the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal - along with other existing terminals will help ensure continued operations for passengers and flights currently using Terminal 5.
MSC South is scheduled to open to the public tomorrow, Oct. 21, adding over 150,000 square feet and eight gates to LAX's footprint. The project, which utilized the Offsite Construction and Relocation (OCR) technique, was delivered on time and on budget. The innovative and adaptive OCR technique will also be used to achieve the project schedule for the new Terminal 5.
Until the new Terminal 5 opens, check-in and ticketing activities will have the following changes:
- 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
The closure of Terminal 5 and the opening of MSC South are part of LAWA's mission to transform the airport experience for employees and guests. This vision builds other critical investments at the airport such as terminal upgrades and wayfinding - all of which are part of LAX's $30 billion Capital Improvement Program.
For more information and updates, please visit flylax.com or follow LAX on Instagram, Facebook and X.
Images for MSC South can be viewed and downloaded here. Please credit all assets as "Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports."
<_p3d_22_22_>About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a proprietary, revenue-generating department of the City of Los Angeles that also governs Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As the international gateway to the Southern California region, LAX and its partners are dedicated to meeting global airport standards for customer satisfaction, safety, regional economic leadership, organizational performance and sustainability.
To better serve the millions of domestic and international guests that travel through LAX each year, the airport is undergoing a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program to modernize its entire campus. For more information about LAX, its transformation and its environmental, social and local workforce commitments, please visit flylax.com. Follow LAX on X (formally Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebookand YouTube.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.
LAX is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a proprietary, revenue-generating department of the City of Los Angeles that also governs Van Nuys Airport (VNY). As the international gateway to the Southern California region, LAX and its partners are dedicated to meeting global airport standards for customer satisfaction, safety, regional economic leadership, organizational performance and sustainability.
To better serve the millions of domestic and international guests that travel through LAX each year, the airport is undergoing a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program to modernize its entire campus. For more information about LAX, its transformation and its environmental, social and local workforce commitments, please visit flylax.com. Follow LAX on X (formally Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebookand YouTube.
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.
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