LAX Terminal 4

LAX Terminal 4 is American Airlines’ main terminal at LAX. Built in 1961, Los Angeles Airport Terminal 4 is located on the south side of the central horseshoe configuration. The terminal is connected to the Tom Bradley International Terminal through walkways and tunnels. Here’s what to expect if you’re flying out of LAX Airport Terminal 4.

American Airlines is the primary airline that checks in at Terminal 4. Check-in and baggage claim for American Airlines are handled here, while international arrivals are handled at Terminal B.

American Eagle and Contour Airlines check-in takes place at Terminal 4, with shuttle bus service available to American Eagle gates 52A–52I. British Airways & Japan Airlines let passengers check in at Terminal 4, while international arrivals and departures are handled at Terminal B.

Terminal 4 spans Gates 40 through 49, plus a remote bus gate serving Gate 44. Terminal 4 has separate departures and arrivals areas. Ticketing and check-in are on the Upper/Departures Level, and baggage claim and ground transportation are on the Lower/Arrivals Level. Security screening at Terminal 4 is located on the departures level, with an additional LAX TSA checkpoint one level above the main concourse (Level 4), which also serves gates reachable via the arrivals tunnel to the south concourse.

Based on the terminal's current official directory, Terminal 4 offers:

Dining and beverage:

• Starbucks
• Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
• Crowns LAX
• Natural Break

Shopping:

• Entertainment Weekly Newsstand
• Hudson Booksellers
• The Market

Services:

• American Airlines Customer Service
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Currency exchange, provided by ICE
• Complimentary shoe shine, provided by Marvin's
• Nursing room
• Interactive Visitors Centers
• Luggage carts, provided by Smart Carte
• Volunteer Information Professionals (VIP)

Terminal 4 is home to 2 American Airlines lounges: the American Airlines Admirals Club and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge.

Admirals Club

The Admirals Club is American's standard lounge and is available to Admirals Club members, eligible premium cabin passengers, and qualifying elite status holders. The Admirals Club is located near Gate 41 on the concourse level. The club is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.

The club offers:

• Complimentary food and drinks
• Full-service bar
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Showers
• Conference room access

Flagship Lounge

Terminal 4 also has a more exclusive Flagship Lounge near the Admirals Club. Access is available to eligible First and Business Class passengers traveling on qualifying same-day international, transcontinental, or domestic flights operated by American, Oneworld, or Aer Lingus. Day passes cost $150 or 15,000 AAdvantage miles per person. The Single Visit Pass may be purchased at open Flagship Lounge locations, and purchasers must be at least 21.

Because Terminal 4 connects to TBIT through an airside walkway, some travelers departing from Terminal B may be able to reach these lounges without leaving the secure area, depending on lounge access rules.

American passengers should use Terminal 4 for check-in. The current information lists separate services for check-in and baggage claim for American Airlines and American Eagle departures, including the Main Cabin self-service lobby, Priority Lobby, and Flagship First check-in.

American currently lists these daily Terminal 4 check-in hours:

• Main terminal: 3 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• Priority Lobby: 3:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
• Self-Service Lobby: 3:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
• Flagship First Check-In: 4:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.

There’s a designated mobility-device check-in area on Level 2 near entry door L2-06 and an oversize-bag drop area.

American Eagle at LAX Terminal 4

American Eagle operates some flights from LAX’s separate Regional Terminal. American currently identifies these flights as using Gates 52A–52J. Passengers traveling on these flights must take a shuttle from Terminal 4 to the Regional Terminal and should allow additional time to reach the departure gate.

From Terminal 4, take the shuttle from Level 2 and follow signs for “American Eagle Terminal Transfer Gates 52A–52J.”

Getting to and from LAX Terminal 4

Los Angeles Airport Terminal 4 connects to LAX’s standard ground transportation network, including:

• Terminal Connector (inter-terminal shuttle)
• Metro Connector
• LAX FlyAway
• Rental car transportation
• Hotel and private parking shuttles
• Shared-ride services
• Taxi and rideshare pickup, including LAX-it

Security at LAX Terminal 4

Terminal 4 has TSA passenger screening facilities, including a checkpoint located one level above the concourse on Level 4. Expedited security screening at LAX Terminal 4 includes CLEAR and TSA PreCheck lanes. Since security operations can change during construction, check the current airport signs and your airline’s instructions when you arrive. Average TSA wait times can vary depending on the time of day.

For live security information, use Way’s LAX TSA Wait Times page.

Yes. Ticketed passengers can walk between the main LAX terminals after security, but the Regional Terminal is reachable only by airside shuttle. Terminals 4 through LAX Terminal 8 are connected by both underground and above-ground walkways. Terminal 4 also connects to the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) via a connector bridge. From TBIT, an airside connection leads to LAX Terminal 3 and then onward to LAX Terminal 1.

Outside the secure area, passengers can walk between terminals using sidewalks. Shuttle services are also available between terminals for passengers who prefer not to walk.

The Terminal 4.5 Vertical Core, completed in 2022, will link Terminal 4 to the SkyLink people mover station.

Terminal 4 is part of the Central Terminal Area, where the airport's parking structures sit inside the terminal loop. You don’t necessarily need to park closest to Terminal 4. Compare onsite and offsite LAX Airport parking based on price, distance, shuttle service, and reservation availability.

For current parking rates, long-term parking options, and reservations, see our LAX Airport Parking.

When using an offsite parking facility, allow extra time for parking and the shuttle ride to the airport.

• Check your airline before leaving home. American’s operations can involve Terminal 4, Terminal B, and the Regional Terminal depending on your flight.
• Check in at Terminal 4 for American flights departing from Terminal B. American specifically directs passengers to Terminal 4 for this process.
• Watch your gate number. Terminal 4 uses Gates 40–49, while American Eagle flights can use Regional Terminal Gates 52A–52J.
• Allow extra time for construction. Terminal 4 modernization work is still underway.
• Plan your ground transportation in advance. Know whether you'll use airport parking, hotel shuttle, rideshare, public transportation, or rental-car service.