The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has approved environmental and aesthetic plans for the proposed Terminal 1.5 Project at Los Angeles International (LAX).
The project would create extra space for ticketing, security screening and baggage claim while also connecting Terminals 1 and 2. A 417,515-square-foot, six-level building would be built to span the 400-foot space between the terminals.
“LAX recognizes the value of connectivity and has received many positive comments about the ease of connections on the south side of the airport with the addition of the Terminal 4 Connector. Terminal 1.5 is a significant step toward tying the north side terminals together,” said Los Angeles World Airports Chief Executive Officer Deborah Flint. “This is another way LAX is working toward becoming the gold standard among airports, both in the U.S. and around the world.”
Terminal 1.5 will have baggage claim on the Lower/Arrivals Level. A ticketing lobby will be on the Upper/Departures Level. Finally, a security-screening checkpoint will be on the Concourse Level. Office space will be on Levels 4 and 5. The basement level will house building-systems support and storage for airlines, concessionaires and maintenance. Walkways in pre-security will connect the first two levels of the terminals.
The project now needs to be approved by the Los Angeles City Council. If approved completion of the project slated for Summer 2019.
