LAX Terminal 7

LAX Terminal 7 serves as United Airlines’ primary hub at LAX. The terminal sits on the south side of the Central Terminal Area and connects directly with Terminal 8, making the two terminals function as a combined United complex. Terminal 7 includes check-in, TSA screening, passenger gates, dining, shopping, United lounges, and other traveler services.

Terminal 7 spans Gates 70 through 77, with several lettered sub-gates, including 70A, 70B, 71A, 71B, 72A, 72B, 73, 74, 75A, 75B, 76A, 76B and 77. Gates 80–86 (including 86A/B) belong to the LAX Terminal 8 side of the complex. Terminal 7 has separate passenger areas for departures and arrivals. Ticketing and TSA screening are on the departures level, while baggage claim and ground transportation are accessed from the arrivals level. A walkway connects Terminal 7 to LAX Terminal 6, and a separate walkway connects it to the Terminal 8 satellite building.

Terminal 7 is dedicated entirely to United Airlines and United Express. It works as a pair with neighboring LAX Terminal 8, which doesn’t have its own ticketing, security, or baggage claim. Terminal 8 shares facilities with Terminal 7, with passengers connecting between the two areas via a walkway. Together, the two terminals make up one of United’s larger West Coast hubs.

United passengers use Terminal 7 for check-in. Terminal 7 security checkpoints are generally open daily from 4:00 a.m. to midnight. United ticketing, customer service, and TSA screening are on the Upper/Departures Level. Passengers checking bags should allow enough time for the airline’s bag-drop process before going through security. After security, check the flight information display screens for your gate, because United flights can operate from either Terminal 7 or Terminal 8.

Terminal 7 has a TSA passenger-screening checkpoint on the departures level. The checkpoint is located next to the ticketing area.

LAX also lists CLEAR and other expedited screening options at the airport. Availability can vary by checkpoint and operating schedule, so check the current airport information when you travel.

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

Terminal 7 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

Arriving passengers should use the Lower/Arrivals Level for pickup. Rideshare pickup is handled through LAX-it, rather than the normal terminal curb.

Terminal 7 offers numerous dining and shopping choices, including:

Dining and beverage:

• Ashland Hill
• B Grill by BOA Steakhouse
• BLD
• Klatch Coffee
• Dunkin' Donuts
• LA Life Market
• Loteria!
• Randy’s Donuts and Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
• Rolling Stone, LAX
• Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
• Wolfgang Puck Express
• The Counter Custom Built Burgers

Shopping:

• Pier 7
• Bartel’s Harley Davidson
• DFS Duty Free
• Book Soup
• Hudson News

Services:

• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Currency exchange through ICE
• Nursing room
• ATMs
• Automated vending
• Marvin's complimentary shoe shine
• Flight information screens
• Restrooms
• All-gender restroom
• Water fountains and dispensers
• Defibrillators
• Pay phones and TDD pay phones
• Information services
• Smart Carte luggage carts

The Lower/Arrivals Level has its own smaller offerings, including a Dunkin' Donuts, Interactive Visitor Centers, Smart Carte luggage carts, a family restroom at the east end, Volunteer Information Professionals, and a Service animal relief station.

Terminal 7 is home to United’s lounge facilities, including the United Club and United Polaris Lounge.

United Club

Operating hours: The United Club is open between 4:30 a.m. and 11:45 p.m.

The United Club is located near Gate 71A. The new United Club Terminal 7 Lounge was opened as part of the 2019 renovation. Access generally follows United Club membership, eligible premium tickets, or qualifying elite status.

United Club amenities include breakfast and afternoon snacks, conference rooms, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, newspapers and magazines, an outdoor patio, and personal travel assistance.

Passengers can purchase a United Club one-time pass for $59, subject to United’s access rules and lounge capacity.

United Polaris Lounge

Opening hours: Daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

This is United's more exclusive, premium lounge, located between Gates 73 and 75A. The lounge features a dining room, a buffet, shower suites, a full-service bar, and quiet suites for napping. Access is generally limited to same-day passengers flying long-haul international routes in United's Polaris (business) class, along with eligible Star Alliance partners.

Polaris Lounge access is separate from ordinary United Club access and is governed by United Polaris house rules.

Terminal 7 is located within LAX’s Central Terminal Area. The closest and most convenient parking option near Terminal 7 is the P7 Parking Structure. 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, see our LAX Airport Parking guide.

Terminal 7 has a nursing room on the departures level. The nursing room is located between Gate 70A and the TSA passenger screening location, and another one near Gate 81. The service animal and pet relief area is near Gate 71A, next to the walkway to LAX Terminal 6. Passengers traveling with service animals should follow their airline’s procedures and use designated relief facilities.

Yes. Terminal 7 is part of the south-side pedestrian network at LAX.

There’s a walkway to Terminal 6 and a walkway to Satellite 8. The broader south-side terminal network also provides connections between the other terminals. Passengers already inside the secure area can walk to other LAX terminals without being rescreened, except the Regional Terminal. So, check your specific connection before leaving the secure area. Passengers who prefer not to walk can use LAX’s free Airline/Terminal Connections shuttle.