Aviation/LAX station
![]() Aviation/LAX station platform | |||||||||||
General information | |||||||||||
Other names | Aviation/Imperial | ||||||||||
Location | 11500 Aviation Boulevard Los Angeles, California | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 33°55′47″N 118°22′42″W / 33.9298°N 118.3784°W | ||||||||||
Owned by | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | ||||||||||
Platforms | 1 island platform | ||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
Connections | See Connections section | ||||||||||
Construction | |||||||||||
Structure type | Elevated | ||||||||||
Parking | 435 spaces[1] | ||||||||||
Bicycle facilities | Racks and lockers[2] | ||||||||||
Accessible | Yes | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
Opened | August 12, 1995 | ||||||||||
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Aviation/LAX station is an elevated light rail station on the C Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. It is located over Aviation Boulevard, after which the station is named, near its intersection with Imperial Highway and south of Century Freeway in Los Angeles, California.[4] It opened as part of the Green Line on August 12, 1995.[5] The station was initially named Aviation Blvd/I-105, but in 2003, it was simplified and renamed Aviation/LAX to highlight its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport.[6]
A free LAX Shuttle bus connects this station to the airport. However, when the K Line fully opens in 2024, the shuttle will be replaced by the LAX Automated People Mover which will connect with LAX/Metro Transit Center station.[7] This station will then be renamed Aviation/Imperial station.[8]
The train platform, currently suitable for two-car trains, is planned to be lengthened by 2028 to accommodate longer three-car trains.[9][10]
Service
Station layout
Platform | Westbound | ← ![]() ← ![]() |
Island platform, doors will open on the left | ||
Eastbound | ![]() | |
G | Street level | Entrance/Exit, faregates, ticket machines, bus plaza, park and ride |
Hours and frequency
C Line service hours are approximately from 4:00 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. daily. Trains operate every 10 minutes throughout the day. Night and early morning weekend service is every 20 minutes.[11]
Connections
As of December 10, 2023[update], the following connections are available:[12][13]
- Beach Cities Transit: 109[broken anchor]
- Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica): 3, Rapid 3
- Culver City Transit: 6, Rapid 6
- GTrans (Gardena): 5
- LADOT Commuter Express: 438
- LAX Shuttle: M (serves Los Angeles International Airport Terminals 1-8 and the Bradley International Terminal counterclockwise via the lower level of World Way)
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: 40 (late night only), 120, 857 ("C & K Line Link" to Westchester/Veterans station)
Notable places nearby
The station is within walking distance of the following facilities:
- Los Angeles Times Headquarters (in El Segundo)
- Los Angeles County LAX Courthouse (in Del Aire)
- LAX Global Entry Enrollment Center
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