LAX to Close Terminal 5 Oct. 28, 2025 for Demolition; American, JetBlue and Spirit to Relocate

Los Angeles International will fully close Terminal 5 on October 28, 2025 for demolition as part of a multi-terminal redevelopment; American, JetBlue and Spirit begin phased gate relocations immediately, with the rebuilt facility not expected to reopen until before the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Discovered 2025-10-20T14:45:17.989920-07:00 | 2025-10-20T14:45:17.989920-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Terminal 5 will cease operations Oct. 28, 2025; American, JetBlue and Spirit will relocate gates in phased moves, affecting gate assignments, ground-handling flows and aircraft rotations at one of the U.S.'s busiest hubs.
  • The rebuilt terminal is not expected to reopen until before the 2028 Summer Olympics, constraining LAX capacity during a peak-demand period and aligning with other regional airport upgrades planned ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
  • Phased relocations and a full terminal closure will test LAX's operational resilience and passenger experience management during construction, with direct implications for airline scheduling, ground operations and contingency planning.

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2025-10-20T14:45:17.989920-07:00
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