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Built in 1962 as the original international terminal, LAX Terminal 2 is one of the passenger terminals at Los Angeles International Airport. Although several airlines use Terminal 2 for check-in, some passengers then have to travel elsewhere in the airport to actually board their flights. That means knowing your check-in terminal and departure terminal can be just as important as knowing your airline.
| Terminal 2 | |
|---|---|
| Information | Details |
| Gates | 13 (20-28) |
| Built | 1962 |
| Main role | Airline check-in and access to nearby departure areas |
| Nearby departure area | Terminal 3 |
Terminal 2’s current airline arrangements are more complicated than simply assigning each carrier to its own gates.
LAX currently identifies the following airlines in connection with Terminal 2:
Norse Atlantic Airways: Passengers check in at Terminal 2, then take a shuttle bus to the Tom Bradley International Terminal’s West Gates for boarding.
Virgin Atlantic: Check-in happens at Terminal 2; international arrivals come into Terminal B.
WestJet: Check-in happens at Terminal 2, but passengers use Terminal 3 for security screening and departures.
LATAM: Terminal 2 for check-in and Terminal B for international arrivals.
Many airlines that use Terminal 2 for check-in don’t currently depart from Terminal 2’s own gates. Moreover, according to the official LAX website, Gates 20-28 are now part of Delta's new Terminal 3 complex and can be accessed from LAX Terminal 3. As a result, a flight may be listed as departing from Terminal 3 even if its assigned gate is in Terminal 2.
Terminal 2 is one of the airport’s oldest terminal buildings still in active use, even as its role has shifted considerably over the decades. Terminal 2 has 13 gates: 20, 21A, 21B, 22, 23A, 23B, 24, 25A, 25B, 26A, 26B, 27, and 28. Like the rest of LAX, it follows a two-level layout with an Upper/Departures Level and a Lower/Arrivals Level.
If your airline tells you to check in at Terminal 2, follow the Terminal 2 signs on the upper/departures level.
Depending on your airline, you may then:
One of the most important things to understand about Terminal 2 is its connection to Terminal 3.
Since the Gates 20-28 are now part of Delta’s Terminal 3 complex and can be accessed from Terminal 3, Terminal 2 is a starting point for travelers who will continue into Terminal 3. If your itinerary requires a terminal change, follow the airport’s current pedestrian and shuttle directions. Depending on the terminals involved, you may or may not be able to stay inside the secure area. For current security information, use Way’s LAX TSA Wait Times page.
Passengers can travel between LAX Terminals 1 through LAX Terminal 8 and LAX Terminal B (Tom Bradley International Terminal) without leaving the secure area, as long as they have already cleared security and the connecting walkways are open. The completion of post-security terminal connections means travelers can walk to connecting flights while accessing restaurants, shops, lounges, children’s play areas, pet relief areas, and other amenities along the way.
Allow extra time when walking between terminals, because the post-security path from Terminal 1 to Terminal 8 is about 2 miles, and allow more time if your connection requires a shuttle. If you’re outside the secure area, you can either walk along the terminal loop or take the free Airline/Terminal Connections shuttle.
Based on the terminal's current official directory, Terminal 2 offers:
Terminal 2 has a dedicated nursing room between Gates 21B and 23A for traveling parents. The facility is located among other passenger services on the departures level. LAX also maintains additional nursing room locations and other family facilities elsewhere in the Central Terminal Area if Terminal 2’s isn’t convenient to your gate.
Terminal 2 is home to Delta's second Delta One Lounge at LAX, located on the Mezzanine level above Gate 23A. The former Terminal 2 Delta Sky Club closed for renovation in November 2024, and an 11,000-square-foot replacement is planned to open in the second half of 2027. The lounge is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Once the new Sky Club opens, the Terminal 2 Delta One Lounge will close for renovation and reopen in its final form in 2028.
LAX Airport Terminal 2 connects to the airport’s standard ground transportation network, including:
The pickup location depends on the transportation service, so follow the color-coded signs at the terminal.
Terminal 2 sits within LAX's Central Terminal Area, where the airport's parking structures are located inside the terminal loop. You don’t necessarily need to choose a parking facility based solely on Terminal 2. Travelers can compare onsite and offsite LAX Airport parking based on price, distance, shuttle service, and reservation availability. For current rates, structures, and reservation options across all of LAX, use our LAX Airport Parking guide. If you’re parking offsite, allow additional time for parking and the shuttle ride to the airport.
For some airlines, yes. WestJet checks in at Terminal 2 and departs from Terminal 3, while Norse Atlantic passengers check in at Terminal 2 and are bused to Tom Bradley International Terminal. Virgin Atlantic checks in at Terminal 2, with international arrivals at Terminal B.
Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 were modernized as part of Delta Sky Way at LAX, a joint investment by Delta and Los Angeles World Airports. The project created a centralized headhouse with consolidated check-in, security screening, and baggage claim facilities, along with connections between the terminals.
Yes. ATMs are available near Gate 21B at LAX Airport Terminal 2.
Yes. Terminal 2 gate areas have lounge-style seating with charging stations and USB ports.
