If you count international, domestic, military, cargo, and private aircraft, the airport logs 1,578 landings and takeoffs every 24 hours.

In 2026, Los Angeles International (LAX) manages a massive volume of air traffic, with an average of 1,400 to 1,900 flight operations (takeoffs and landings) per day. This equates to roughly 700 to 950 landings every 24 hours. During peak travel seasons or major events, this number can push toward the higher end of that range. LAX operates four parallel runways, allowing for simultaneous landings and departures to handle the demand of being one of the world's premier "O&D" (Origin and Destination) airports. In 2026, with the full integration of the Automated People Mover (APM) and modernized terminals, the airport is more efficient than ever, but it remains a constant hive of activity where a plane lands or takes off approximately every 45 to 60 seconds during daylight hours.