LAX – New Customs Area

LAX opened a new Customs area in the new Bradley West Terminal on Sep 18th, and closed the tunnel between American’s terminal (T4) and the International Customs facility. As a result, Gate 41 and Gate 43 in Terminal 4 will no longer be used for international arrivals and in most cases, departures. Construction is expected to last approximately 18 months.

• All International arrivals will arrive at a remote terminal and take a bus to clear customs at Bradley West Terminal.
• All outbound customers who will be utilizing a remote terminal departure gate, will be boarded from Gate 45 in American’s main terminal (regardless of International/Domestic)
• The remote location is approximately 2 ½ miles from the main terminal and takes approximately 10 minutes to get to/from
• Customers will be boarded from AA Gate 45 starting 45 minutes prior to departure
• Last bus will depart 20 min before departure

Travelers are advised to allow extra time when departing LAX for an international or domestic flight.