Los Angeles International Airport Is Getting A Much-Needed Revamp Before The 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is known for its seemingly never-ending construction, and has now taken on another project to refresh the airport ahead of the impending 2028 Summer Olympics. Terminal 5 of the airport was partially closed the morning of October 21, 2025, for its incoming demolition and revamp. The terminal will see a full closure come October 28, with flights from JetBlue, Spirit, and American Airlines being redirected to other terminals. The JetBlue flights will be redirected to Terminal 1, Spirit Airlines flights to Terminal 2, and American Airlines flights to Terminal 4.

While some travelers find LAX to be a total nightmare to fly in and out of due to the constant construction, Chief Airport Operations and Maintenance Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Doug Webster, reassured travelers that the terminal closure would not severely impact current flights, saying, "Our goal is to minimize disruption during this transition, and we are working closely with our airline partners to ensure continued operations and smooth travel for our passengers." Despite intentions to keep things running smoothly, LAX airport still warns travelers to allow for extra time getting to and from flights and connections due to the modernization plan.

This renovation is one small part of LAWA's $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, aiming to increase efficiency and positive customer experience at LAX airport. Improvements to the airport that also fall under this plan are the Airport Police facility, the Midfield Satellite Concourse, as well as the long-delayed Automated People Mover. Doug Webster discussed the Terminal 5 renovation with positivity, saying, "As we take this important step toward transforming LAX, the closure of Terminal 5 marks a pivotal moment in our journey to deliver a world-class airport experience."

With less than 1000 days until the 2028 Summer Olympics begin, the revamp comes just in time, as the airport will expect way more crowds than usual with the influx of international visitors to the city. With over 206 countries and territories participating in the games, and traveling to the Olympics, LAX will need all the advancements it can get. Expected improvements include two new gates, as well as a post-security connection to Terminal 4.