Surface Safety Spotlight – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the nation’s busiest commercial airports. This short video highlights a runway incursion hazard where pilots exiting Runway 24R, particularly via taxiways V and W, may inadvertently cross the Runway 24L hold- short line. There is no center taxiway between parallel runways 24R and 24L, and the runways are closer than pilots may expect. In addition, pilots must ensure that they fully clear Runway 24R when exiting. The video also outlines recent taxiway changes and shares best practices to help mitigate this hazard.