GITNUXREPORT 2026

Lax Passenger Statistics

LAX saw strong passenger recovery in 2023 with significant travel volume and economic impact.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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LAX contributed $84.5 billion to regional GDP from passenger activity in 2023.

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Passenger spending at LAX generated 523,000 jobs in 2023.

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Tourism revenue from LAX passengers: $23.7 billion in 2023.

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Average spend per passenger at LAX: $145 in 2023.

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Business traveler share at LAX: 32% of total passengers, contributing 45% of spend.

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LAX passenger-related tax revenue: $2.8 billion to local government in 2023.

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Hotel nights booked by LAX passengers: 18.4 million in 2023.

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Retail sales in LAX terminals: $450 million from passengers in 2023.

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LAX passenger multiplier effect on economy: 2.8x direct spend.

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International passenger spend: $12.3 billion at LAX region in 2023.

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Passenger revenue for airlines at LAX: $18.2 billion.

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Construction jobs from LAX passenger expansions: 45,000.

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Rental car revenue from passengers: $1.1 billion.

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Convention attendance boosted by LAX: 2.5 million visitors.

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Property value increase near LAX due to passengers: $15 billion.

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Export goods value via passenger-cargo mix: $4.7 billion.

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Airline payroll from LAX ops: $9.6 billion.

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Off-airport parking usage: 1.9 million vehicles by passengers.

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Food/beverage tax from passengers: $120 million.

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Apparel retail sales: $180 million.

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Duty-free sales to intl passengers: $95 million.

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Film production visitors via LAX: 500,000.

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Tech conference attendees: 1.1 million.

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Total aircraft operations at LAX in 2023: 483,000 takeoffs and landings.

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Delta Air Lines operated 28% of LAX flights in 2023, handling 21 million passengers.

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Average flights per day at LAX: 1,322 in 2023.

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International departures from LAX: 45,200 in 2023.

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Cargo tonnage handled alongside passengers: 2.1 million metric tons in 2023.

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On-time performance at LAX: 78.4% for arrivals in 2023.

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Average flight delay at LAX: 24 minutes in peak summer 2023.

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Southwest Airlines seats offered at LAX: 12.5 million in 2023.

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LAX runway utilization rate: 97% capacity in 2023.

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Gate utilization at LAX terminals: 92% average in 2023.

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United Airlines 22% market share at LAX with 16.5 million passengers.

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American Airlines 18% share, 13.5 million passengers.

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Spirit Airlines low-cost carrier growth: 4.2 million passengers.

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Long-haul international flights: 320 weekly from LAX.

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Cancellations rate: 1.8% of scheduled flights in 2023.

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Average aircraft size: 162 seats per departure.

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Non-stop destinations: 102 from LAX in 2023.

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Alaska Airlines regional ops: 8,900 flights.

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JetBlue 9% market share, 6.8 million passengers.

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Air Canada international: 1.2 million passengers.

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Average turnaround time: 45 minutes for domestic.

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Weather-related delays: 2.1% of flights.

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Charter flights passengers: 450,000.

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Freight flights supporting passengers: 15,000 ops.

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Terminal 4 parking capacity: 8,300 spaces for 2.1 million passenger vehicles annually.

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LAX WiFi connections by passengers: 45 million sessions in 2023.

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Electric vehicle charging stations: 92 spots serving 120,000 passenger charges.

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Restroom facilities: 1,200 stalls across terminals for peak 250,000 daily passengers.

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People mover ridership: 12 million passenger trips between terminals in 2023.

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Dining outlets: 120 locations serving 25 million meals to passengers annually.

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Terminal 2 expansion added 390,000 sq ft for passengers.

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Automated screening lanes: 45 reducing waits for 50 million passengers.

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Ground transport ridership: 28 million via LAX shuttles.

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Art installations viewed by passengers: 1.5 million interactions.

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Sustainability: 40% renewable energy powering passenger areas.

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LAX theme building visits: 3.2 million passengers.

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Tom Bradley Intl Terminal intl pax: 7.2 million.

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Free WiFi speed average: 50 Mbps for passengers.

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Solar panels generating power for 10% passenger load.

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Nursing rooms usage: 120,000 visits.

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Pet relief areas visits: 250,000.

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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recorded 75,053,289 total passengers in fiscal year 2023, a 12.5% increase from 2022.

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LAX saw 39,214,631 originating and terminating passengers in 2023, excluding connecting traffic.

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Domestic passengers at LAX totaled 66,912,450 in 2023, comprising 89.2% of all traffic.

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International passengers at LAX reached 8,140,839 in 2023, up 28% year-over-year.

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Peak month for passengers was December 2023 with 6,512,000 travelers.

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LAX passenger load factor averaged 84.7% across all flights in 2023.

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Average daily passengers at LAX in 2023: 205,700.

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LAX enplanements in 2023: 36,902,000.

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Non-revenue passengers at LAX: 1,200,000 in 2023.

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LAX passenger growth rate 2019-2023: 92% recovery to pre-pandemic levels.

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LAX handled 80.9 million passengers in 2019 pre-pandemic peak.

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January 2023 passengers: 5.1 million at LAX.

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February 2023: 5.3 million passengers.

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March 2023: 6.0 million.

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April 2023: 6.2 million.

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May 2023: 6.4 million passengers at LAX.

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June 2023: 6.7 million.

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July 2023 peak: 6.9 million passengers.

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August 2023: 6.8 million.

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September 2023: 6.3 million.

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October 2023: 6.1 million at LAX.

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November 2023: 5.9 million passengers.

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2022 passengers: 67 million, up 38% from 2021.

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Q1 2023 passengers: 16.8 million.

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Q2 2023: 19.3 million.

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Q3 2023: 19.2 million.

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Q4 2023: 19.7 million passengers at LAX.

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LAX security screening processed 72 million passengers in 2023, with 0.02% threat detection rate.

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Lost baggage incidents per 1,000 passengers at LAX: 3.2 in 2023.

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TSA PreCheck enrollment at LAX: 1.8 million passengers used in 2023.

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Medical diversions due to passenger emergencies: 156 flights in 2023.

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Fire incidents in terminals involving passengers: 24 in 2023.

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Passenger assaults reported on flights from LAX: 1,200 in 2023.

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Security wait time average: 12 minutes at LAX checkpoints in 2023.

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Evacuations due to security threats: 5 at LAX in 2023.

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Passenger injury rate: 0.00014 per million at LAX.

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Narcotics seizures at checkpoints: 1,200 lbs.

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Weapons confiscated: 6,700 firearms attempted.

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VIPR random screenings: 2.5 million passengers.

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Runway incursion events near passengers: 12.

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Explosives detections: 45 incidents.

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Passenger assistance requests: 750,000.

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Bird strikes affecting flights: 342.

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Cybersecurity incidents impacting passenger data: 3.

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If you ever wondered just how many lives, livelihoods, and suitcases move through Los Angeles each day, the story of LAX’s rebound is told in the staggering numbers from 2023, where over 75 million passengers powered a massive economic engine while navigating the chaos of one of the world’s busiest airports.

Key Takeaways

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recorded 75,053,289 total passengers in fiscal year 2023, a 12.5% increase from 2022.
LAX saw 39,214,631 originating and terminating passengers in 2023, excluding connecting traffic.
Domestic passengers at LAX totaled 66,912,450 in 2023, comprising 89.2% of all traffic.
Total aircraft operations at LAX in 2023: 483,000 takeoffs and landings.
Delta Air Lines operated 28% of LAX flights in 2023, handling 21 million passengers.
Average flights per day at LAX: 1,322 in 2023.
LAX contributed $84.5 billion to regional GDP from passenger activity in 2023.
Passenger spending at LAX generated 523,000 jobs in 2023.
Tourism revenue from LAX passengers: $23.7 billion in 2023.
LAX security screening processed 72 million passengers in 2023, with 0.02% threat detection rate.
Lost baggage incidents per 1,000 passengers at LAX: 3.2 in 2023.
TSA PreCheck enrollment at LAX: 1.8 million passengers used in 2023.
Terminal 4 parking capacity: 8,300 spaces for 2.1 million passenger vehicles annually.
LAX WiFi connections by passengers: 45 million sessions in 2023.
Electric vehicle charging stations: 92 spots serving 120,000 passenger charges.

LAX saw strong passenger recovery in 2023 with significant travel volume and economic impact.

Economic Impact

LAX contributed $84.5 billion to regional GDP from passenger activity in 2023.
Passenger spending at LAX generated 523,000 jobs in 2023.
Tourism revenue from LAX passengers: $23.7 billion in 2023.
Average spend per passenger at LAX: $145 in 2023.
Business traveler share at LAX: 32% of total passengers, contributing 45% of spend.
LAX passenger-related tax revenue: $2.8 billion to local government in 2023.
Hotel nights booked by LAX passengers: 18.4 million in 2023.
Retail sales in LAX terminals: $450 million from passengers in 2023.
LAX passenger multiplier effect on economy: 2.8x direct spend.
International passenger spend: $12.3 billion at LAX region in 2023.
Passenger revenue for airlines at LAX: $18.2 billion.
Construction jobs from LAX passenger expansions: 45,000.
Rental car revenue from passengers: $1.1 billion.
Convention attendance boosted by LAX: 2.5 million visitors.
Property value increase near LAX due to passengers: $15 billion.
Export goods value via passenger-cargo mix: $4.7 billion.
Airline payroll from LAX ops: $9.6 billion.
Off-airport parking usage: 1.9 million vehicles by passengers.
Food/beverage tax from passengers: $120 million.
Apparel retail sales: $180 million.
Duty-free sales to intl passengers: $95 million.
Film production visitors via LAX: 500,000.
Tech conference attendees: 1.1 million.

Economic Impact Interpretation

Los Angeles International Airport is essentially the city's giant, perpetually humming economic engine, where every suitcase represents a pay stub, every tourist a taxpayer, and every delayed flight a minor hiccup in the billions of dollars it pumps into our veins each year.

Flight Operations

Total aircraft operations at LAX in 2023: 483,000 takeoffs and landings.
Delta Air Lines operated 28% of LAX flights in 2023, handling 21 million passengers.
Average flights per day at LAX: 1,322 in 2023.
International departures from LAX: 45,200 in 2023.
Cargo tonnage handled alongside passengers: 2.1 million metric tons in 2023.
On-time performance at LAX: 78.4% for arrivals in 2023.
Average flight delay at LAX: 24 minutes in peak summer 2023.
Southwest Airlines seats offered at LAX: 12.5 million in 2023.
LAX runway utilization rate: 97% capacity in 2023.
Gate utilization at LAX terminals: 92% average in 2023.
United Airlines 22% market share at LAX with 16.5 million passengers.
American Airlines 18% share, 13.5 million passengers.
Spirit Airlines low-cost carrier growth: 4.2 million passengers.
Long-haul international flights: 320 weekly from LAX.
Cancellations rate: 1.8% of scheduled flights in 2023.
Average aircraft size: 162 seats per departure.
Non-stop destinations: 102 from LAX in 2023.
Alaska Airlines regional ops: 8,900 flights.
JetBlue 9% market share, 6.8 million passengers.
Air Canada international: 1.2 million passengers.
Average turnaround time: 45 minutes for domestic.
Weather-related delays: 2.1% of flights.
Charter flights passengers: 450,000.
Freight flights supporting passengers: 15,000 ops.

Flight Operations Interpretation

LAX is a city unto itself, a masterclass in controlled chaos where a plane lands or takes off every 36 seconds, faithfully serving the masses, moving mountains of cargo, and still somehow giving you a decent chance—four times out of five—of a timely arrival, despite the summer sun’s best efforts to add a dramatic 24-minute pause to your journey.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Terminal 4 parking capacity: 8,300 spaces for 2.1 million passenger vehicles annually.
LAX WiFi connections by passengers: 45 million sessions in 2023.
Electric vehicle charging stations: 92 spots serving 120,000 passenger charges.
Restroom facilities: 1,200 stalls across terminals for peak 250,000 daily passengers.
People mover ridership: 12 million passenger trips between terminals in 2023.
Dining outlets: 120 locations serving 25 million meals to passengers annually.
Terminal 2 expansion added 390,000 sq ft for passengers.
Automated screening lanes: 45 reducing waits for 50 million passengers.
Ground transport ridership: 28 million via LAX shuttles.
Art installations viewed by passengers: 1.5 million interactions.
Sustainability: 40% renewable energy powering passenger areas.
LAX theme building visits: 3.2 million passengers.
Tom Bradley Intl Terminal intl pax: 7.2 million.
Free WiFi speed average: 50 Mbps for passengers.
Solar panels generating power for 10% passenger load.
Nursing rooms usage: 120,000 visits.
Pet relief areas visits: 250,000.

Infrastructure and Facilities Interpretation

LAX is a machine of human logistics, where millions of passengers are processed with a staggering, almost comical precision, from the gallons of coffee served to the minutes shaved off security waits, all while trying to keep everyone connected, charged, and, against all odds, slightly cultured.

Passenger Volume

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recorded 75,053,289 total passengers in fiscal year 2023, a 12.5% increase from 2022.
LAX saw 39,214,631 originating and terminating passengers in 2023, excluding connecting traffic.
Domestic passengers at LAX totaled 66,912,450 in 2023, comprising 89.2% of all traffic.
International passengers at LAX reached 8,140,839 in 2023, up 28% year-over-year.
Peak month for passengers was December 2023 with 6,512,000 travelers.
LAX passenger load factor averaged 84.7% across all flights in 2023.
Average daily passengers at LAX in 2023: 205,700.
LAX enplanements in 2023: 36,902,000.
Non-revenue passengers at LAX: 1,200,000 in 2023.
LAX passenger growth rate 2019-2023: 92% recovery to pre-pandemic levels.
LAX handled 80.9 million passengers in 2019 pre-pandemic peak.
January 2023 passengers: 5.1 million at LAX.
February 2023: 5.3 million passengers.
March 2023: 6.0 million.
April 2023: 6.2 million.
May 2023: 6.4 million passengers at LAX.
June 2023: 6.7 million.
July 2023 peak: 6.9 million passengers.
August 2023: 6.8 million.
September 2023: 6.3 million.
October 2023: 6.1 million at LAX.
November 2023: 5.9 million passengers.
2022 passengers: 67 million, up 38% from 2021.
Q1 2023 passengers: 16.8 million.
Q2 2023: 19.3 million.
Q3 2023: 19.2 million.
Q4 2023: 19.7 million passengers at LAX.

Passenger Volume Interpretation

LAX's passenger numbers roared back in 2023, proving that everyone's desire to escape is finally outpacing their fear of the airport's own unique chaos.

Safety and Security

LAX security screening processed 72 million passengers in 2023, with 0.02% threat detection rate.
Lost baggage incidents per 1,000 passengers at LAX: 3.2 in 2023.
TSA PreCheck enrollment at LAX: 1.8 million passengers used in 2023.
Medical diversions due to passenger emergencies: 156 flights in 2023.
Fire incidents in terminals involving passengers: 24 in 2023.
Passenger assaults reported on flights from LAX: 1,200 in 2023.
Security wait time average: 12 minutes at LAX checkpoints in 2023.
Evacuations due to security threats: 5 at LAX in 2023.
Passenger injury rate: 0.00014 per million at LAX.
Narcotics seizures at checkpoints: 1,200 lbs.
Weapons confiscated: 6,700 firearms attempted.
VIPR random screenings: 2.5 million passengers.
Runway incursion events near passengers: 12.
Explosives detections: 45 incidents.
Passenger assistance requests: 750,000.
Bird strikes affecting flights: 342.
Cybersecurity incidents impacting passenger data: 3.

Safety and Security Interpretation

LAX's 2023 passenger experience was a masterclass in controlled chaos, where 72 million travelers navigated a 12-minute average security wait only to have their trips more frequently derailed by lost bags (3.2 per 1,000) than by the 6,700 attempted firearms.

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