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LAX Begins Phased Shutdown of Terminal 5 for Demolition and Rebuild

LAWA is relocating carriers this week to free the site for a multi‑year reconstruction scheduled to finish before the 2028 Olympics.

Overview

  • Terminal 5’s final day of operations is Oct. 28, after which demolition will begin ahead of a full rebuild targeted for completion before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Airline moves are underway: JetBlue shifts to Terminal 1 on Oct. 21, Spirit to Terminal 2 on Oct. 22, and American to Terminal 4 on Oct. 28.
  • LAX’s new Midfield Satellite Concourse South opens Oct. 21, adding roughly 150,000 square feet and eight gates to help absorb displaced flights.
  • Spirit will process check‑in and baggage at Terminal 2 with flights operating from the new MSC South concourse during the transition.
  • The project is part of LAX’s $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, and passengers are urged to verify terminal assignments and allow extra time while changes take effect.