Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Smoking Policy:Limited

Smoking policy at Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX permits smoking in designated outdoor areas outside all terminals before security. After security, the only smoking area is an outdoor patio in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT/Terminal B) near Gate 130, confirmed open as of October 2025. Terminals 4-8 can reach TBIT via internal walkways without re-clearing security. E-cigarettes are prohibited throughout the airport.

Before Security

Yes

Smoking is permitted before security checkpoints

After Security

Limited

Smoking is restricted to designated areas after security

Vaping

Not Allowed

Vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited at this airport

Smoking areas at Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Outside Terminals — Designated Smoking Areas

High

Designated ZonePublic Area

Designated outdoor smoking areas are located outside all terminal buildings before security. Each terminal has smoking areas near the curb or entrance areas.

TBIT Outdoor Smoking Patio — Near Gate 130

High

Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)

Outdoor AreaAfter Security

The only after-security smoking area at LAX. An outdoor patio located behind the food court in TBIT near Gate 130. Directions: head to the food court, walk past Panda Express, KFC, and Umami Burger, then follow signs to the smoking area. Accessible from Terminals 4-8 via internal airside walkways without re-clearing security. Allow 7-15 minutes walking time depending on your originating terminal. Confirmed open as of October 2025.