This, along with the MSC, would bring the total gate count (not including remote gates) to 166. For comparison, ORD has 191 and ATL 195. But LAX has fewer aircraft movements (landings and takeoffs) than those two airports since it's not nearly as much of a regional transfer hub, so a smaller gate count shouldn't matter. A 34% increase in total gates should go a long way toward creating more passenger space per capita.
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LAX Expansion Plan Takes a Step Forward
New passenger gates and people mover stop could be buit in phases through 2028
Construction could begin by the end of 2021 on the initial phases of an expansion project which could bring new passenger gates to Los Angeles International Airport.
The LAX Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project, according to an environmental study published on October 29 by Los Angeles World Airports, calls for an extension of Terminal 1 onto an adjoining surface parking lot. The proposed L-shaped structure, called Concourse 0, would include 11 new passenger gates along the west side of Sepulveda Boulevard.
On the south side of the airport "horseshoe," LAWA has proposed a new Terminal 9, which would be located across Sepulveda Boulevard from the central terminal area. The new building would include 12 passenger gates for international and domestic travel.
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