Smoking area Los Angeles (LAX) airport

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Smoking Rules: Smoking is prohibited indoors at LAX, including all terminals, per California law. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and cigars. Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas at least 25 feet from entrances. Cannabis use (smoking, vaping, edibles) is illegal on airport grounds due to federal law, with no amnesty boxes. Violators face penalties, including confiscation or legal action.

Smoking area Los Angeles (LAX) airport

Designated Smoking Areas:
  • Terminal 1: Curbside, Upper/Departures Level, near ticketing. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter. Exit security; re-entry takes 15-30 min.
  • Terminal 2: Curbside, Upper/Departures Level, near exit. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter. Exit security; re-entry 15-25 min.
  • Terminal 3: Curbside, Upper/Departures Level. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter. Exit security; re-entry 15-30 min.
  • Terminal 5: Curbside, Upper/Departures Level. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter. Exit security; re-entry 15-30 min.
  • Terminal 6: Curbside, Upper/Departures Level. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter. Exit security; re-entry 15-25 min.
  • Terminal 7: Curbside, Lower/Arrivals Level, near United baggage claim. Ashtrays; possible benches; no shelter. Exit security; re-entry 15-30 min.
  • Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT):
    • Near Gate 130, airside patio past food court. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter; tarmac views. No security exit if in Terminals 4-8; 15-20 min walk.
    • Mezzanine Level, near Gates 131/151. Ashtrays; no benches/shelter. Airside access.
  • Terminals 4 & 8: No dedicated areas; use TBIT patio (airside) or curbside (exit security, 15-30 min re-entry).
Access Notes: Terminals 4-8 and TBIT are connected airside; use TBIT patio without exiting security. Terminals 1-3 require security exit. Re-entry takes 10-30 min; TSA PreCheck/CLEAR helps.