Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 4 is a straight, west-pointing concourse “pier” with an east-side headhouse (ticketing/TSA/baggage) feeding into Gates 40–49 along a single main corridor within the [L.A. airport complex]. Key connectivity is split into three distinct vectors: up to the T4 ↔ TBIT overhead bridge near Gate 41, down to the T4 ↔ T5/T6 tunnel near Gate 44, and down to the American Eagle Regional Terminal shuttle near Gate 47A. Scale warning: connector walks can feel longer than they look.
Map Table
| Zone | Anchor landmarks | Connector node | Level change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headhouse | ticketing lobby, main TSA, recompose area | concourse entry | level, then branching |
| Core concourse | Gates 40–45, main corridor | TBIT bridge entrance | up (escalator/elevator) |
| Mid–far concourse | Gates 44–49 | T5/T6 tunnel access | down (to tunnel level) |
| Far concourse | Gate 47A area | Regional Terminal shuttle | down (to bus/tarmac level) |
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 Map Strategy
- Lock the T4 ↔ TBIT connector in your head as “Gate 41 area, go up”; the entrance reads like a gate holdroom, not a hallway, so look for escalators/elevators and overhead “International Terminal/Terminal B/Connecting Flights” signs.
- Treat the post-TSA glass/one-way doors as the no-return line; anything labeled “Exit,” “Baggage Claim,” or down-escalators pulls you landside and triggers re-screening.
- Assume construction can break your expected T4–T5–T6 connector flow; default to destination-based decision points: TBIT = up at Gate 41, T5/T6 = down at Gate 44 (tunnel or airside bus when posted).
- Don’t “walk to Gate 52”; 50s-numbered “Terminal 4” regional gates mean the American Eagle Regional Terminal, reached only by shuttle from the Gate 47A boarding portal (separate from other inter-terminal stops).
2026 Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 Map + Printable PDF
In 2026, Terminal 4 remains fully operational as American’s primary LAX domestic terminal, but passenger routing can shift due to periodic construction walls, temporary corridor narrowing, and detour signage. Because those detours change, treat any “normal” straight-shot route as conditional—especially around Gate clusters and connector approaches. For a truly current printable map, use the latest official LAX/airport-published terminal map version available at the time you travel.
2026 Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 Map Guide
From Terminal 4 post-security, where is the exact entrance to the T4 ↔ TBIT overhead connector/bridge, and what is the nearest labeled landmark (gate/feature) to anchor it?
The T4 ↔ TBIT overhead connector entrance is inside the Terminal 4 Gate 41 holdroom area, anchored at the Gate 41 podium. It’s the escalator/elevator bank that goes up from the Gate 41 seating zone to the enclosed bridge corridor.
Follow the main post-security flow into the Terminal 4 concourse, then stay on the Gate 41 side rather than drifting toward “Exit/Baggage Claim” lanes. The connector doesn’t present as a long hallway; it reads like you’re entering a gate queue, so use the Gate 41 sign/podium as your “you’re here” pin and look upward for “International Terminal/Terminal B/Connecting Flights” wayfinding above the vertical rise.
On the Terminal 4 map, where is the last decision point before you accidentally exit to landside (the “no re-entry / re-screening” threshold), and what mapped features mark it?
The last decision point is immediately after you exit the Terminal 4 TSA screening lanes, at the split where the concourse entrance runs alongside the one-way “Exit/Baggage Claim” flow. Crossing through the glass-partitioned one-way doors toward “Baggage Claim/Ground Transportation” is the no-return threshold that forces re-screening.
This spot is marked by the TSA “recompose” area feeding into a corridor junction, plus breach-control features like glass partitions and automated one-way exit doors. On signage, it’s where “Exit Only/No Re-Entry” messaging appears above the outbound lanes, while the safe path for connections continues into the Gates 40–49 concourse. If you start seeing down-escalators toward Level 1 or arrivals-style wall mosaics, you’re already committing to landside.
What is the walking distance (in feet/meters) from Terminal 4 security exit to the Tom Bradley (TBIT) Great Hall via the connector (not curbside)?
The walk is about 1,100 feet (about 335 meters) from Terminal 4 post-security to the TBIT Great Hall using the airside connector. It typically takes about 4–6 minutes at a steady pace, or closer to 8–10 minutes with luggage and elevator waits.
| Segment | Map anchors | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| T4 security exit → Gate 41 connector rise | main TSA recompose area → Gate 41 podium/escalators | ~100 ft (~30 m) |
| Overhead bridge corridor | enclosed glass bridge with moving walkways | ~500 ft (~150 m) |
| TBIT connector exit → Great Hall | Level 5 mezzanine near Qantas First Lounge → escalator down to Great Hall | ~500 ft (~150 m) |
| Total | T4 post-security → TBIT Great Hall | ~1,100 ft (~335 m) |
If the T4–T5–T6 airside tunnel route is unavailable, where is the Terminal 4 airside shuttle/bus stop used to reach Terminal 6, and what is the shortest mapped path from T4’s main concourse to that stop?
The Terminal 4 airside shuttle/bus stop used for Terminal 6 access is at the Gate 44 portal, reached by going down from the concourse to the lower/tarmac-level boarding area. When the tunnel is closed, this Gate 44 down-route becomes the contingency node for T4→T5/T6 bus transfers.
| Step | From → To | Map anchors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main T4 concourse → Gate 44 area | stay airside, follow Gate 44 numbering from the central corridor |
| 2 | Gate 44 concourse level → lower level | escalator/stairs down at the “Shuttle/Airline Connections”–marked portal near Gate 44 |
| 3 | Lower level doors → bus boarding zone | sliding glass doors to the marked terminal-transfer waiting area (bus signed for terminal transfers) |
Where is the Terminal 4 boarding point (door/gate-adjacent location) for the American Eagle Regional Terminal shuttle, as shown on airport/terminal maps?
The Terminal 4 boarding point for the American Eagle Regional Terminal shuttle is at the Gate 47A portal, using the lower/tarmac-level boarding door reached by going down from the Gate 47A area. This shuttle is the only way to reach the 50s-numbered “Gates 52A–J” regional facility.
From the main Terminal 4 concourse, follow the gate numbers out toward the far end past the mid-pier gates until you reach Gate 47A signage. Look for wayfinding that explicitly references “American Eagle” or “Gates 52A–J,” then take the nearby stairs/escalator down to the Level 1 boarding door. Don’t use the Gate 44 inter-terminal stop; Gate 47A is a separate, destination-specific shuttle portal.
For a passenger whose boarding pass/app shows a 50s-numbered gate tied to “Terminal 4”, where is that gate physically located on the current terminal map (which building/area), relative to the core T4 gates?
A 50s-numbered “Terminal 4” gate is physically in the American Eagle Regional Terminal, not in the Terminal 4 concourse with Gates 40–49. It’s a separate remote satellite building on the south airfield side, reached only by shuttle from Terminal 4 rather than by walking the T4 pier.
On terminal maps, the core Terminal 4 gate area is the linear concourse labeled Gates 40–49, while the regional gates appear as a detached “island” facility labeled for Gates 52A–J (American Eagle). Relative to core T4, this regional building is not adjacent to the Gate 40–49 corridor; operationally, “Gate 52” should be interpreted as “go to the Gate 47A shuttle portal, then bus to the remote regional gates.”
From Terminal 4 security, what is the shortest mapped route to the outer/far Terminal 4 gates when construction detours are in effect (identify the first turn-off and connector segment used)?
The shortest detour route usually starts with an immediate right turn out of the TSA recompose area, using the south window-line bypass corridor instead of the central concourse. The first turn-off is typically before you fully enter the main Gate 40 corridor.
| Step | Move | Anchor landmarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear TSA, enter recompose zone | main TSA exit lanes, benches/bins area |
| 2 | Take the first forced right turn | just before/at the Gate 40 entry sightline, construction wall opening |
| 3 | Stay in the temporary bypass corridor | narrow drywall corridor running along the south window line parallel to the main concourse |
| 4 | Rejoin the main concourse toward far gates | corridor merge point beyond the blocked concession/core area, continue to Gates 46–49 signage |
From TBIT arrivals exit (post-customs landside), what is the shortest sidewalk route to Terminal 4 check-in, including which level (arrivals vs departures) you should be on?
The shortest route is a landside sidewalk walk from TBIT Arrivals (Level 1) to the next terminal south, then an immediate move up to Terminal 4 Departures (Level 2) for check-in. Staying on Level 1 too long makes you overshoot and adds backtracking.
Exit TBIT customs into the public Arrivals curb area on Level 1, then turn right (south, toward the numbered terminals) and follow the sidewalk along the curb to Terminal 4—the next building. Enter Terminal 4 at the first set of doors you reach on Level 1, then take the nearest escalator/elevator up to Level 2 (Departures/Ticketing) for American Airlines check-in. If you see baggage claim doors and carousels after entering, you’re still on the arrivals side—go up immediately.
From Terminal 4 baggage claim exit, what is the exact walking route to the taxi queue at Parking/Car Park #3, including which crosswalk(s) are used?
The route uses two distinct crosswalk moves: first from Terminal 4 Arrivals curb to the center median, then later across the outer roadway into Parking Structure 3 near the TBIT/Terminal 3 frontage. If you don’t make the second crossing at the TBIT/T3 interface, you’ll stay on the terminal-side sidewalk and miss Parking 3.
| Step | Walk action | Crosswalk used | Anchor landmarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exit Terminal 4 baggage claim to Arrivals curb (Level 1) | none | Terminal 4 “Arrivals/Ground Transportation” doors |
| 2 | Cross the inner arrivals lanes to the center median | yes | painted crosswalk directly in front of Terminal 4 curb |
| 3 | Turn left (north) and walk along the median/sidewalk toward TBIT | none | pass the TBIT frontage direction (northbound) |
| 4 | At the TBIT/Terminal 3 interface, cross the outer roadway toward the garage | yes | crosswalk connecting terminal side to Parking Structure 3 side |
| 5 | Enter Parking Structure 3 and follow posted taxi/ground transport signs | none | Parking Structure 3 entrance ramps/doors |
From Terminal 4 curbside drop-off, which entrance leads most directly to the main TSA checkpoint, and what is the minimum number of level changes (stairs/escalator/elevator) on that route?
The most direct entrance is on the Departures/Upper level through the “American Airlines” sliding doors closest to the central check-in lobby (commonly signed as Doors 4-1 or 4-2), which feed straight to the main TSA checkpoint at the rear center of the ticketing hall. The minimum number of level changes on this route is 0.
Enter on the upper-level curb at the first American Airlines–signed doorway aligned with the main check-in counters, then walk straight inward through the ticketing lobby. Use the counter banks as your guide rails (priority/main cabin areas on either side), and keep going toward the back wall where TSA screening lanes and queue stanchions are visible. If you’re dropped on Arrivals/Lower level instead, you’ll add at least one level change to reach ticketing and TSA.
Inside the Terminal 4 ↔ TBIT connector corridor, where are any self-service kiosks / service points located (and on which side of the corridor), as indicated by maps or wayfinding diagrams?
There are no self-service kiosks or service points inside the T4 ↔ TBIT connector corridor itself. The connector functions as a sterile transit tube with no mapped retail, restrooms, or counter-style services along the span.
On the Terminal 4 side, any American Airlines service/counter help is located before you go up into the connector near the Gate 41 area. On the TBIT side, the connector exits onto an upper mezzanine level adjacent to the Qantas First Lounge entrance area, with broader services and desks down on the main TBIT departures level in the Great Hall. If you need boarding pass help or rebooking, do it before entering the bridge or after you reach the TBIT main hall.
From a Terminal 4 gate-area landmark (ex: Gate 41 area), where is the nearest connector path toward TBIT (first connector entrance encountered), and what is the shortest mapped route to reach it?
The nearest connector path toward TBIT from the Gate 41 area is at Gate 41 itself, via the escalator/elevator bank that goes up into the T4 ↔ TBIT overhead bridge. The “route” is essentially a few steps within the Gate 41 seating/holdroom zone to the vertical rise.
From the Gate 41 podium, face the window line and scan for the upward escalators immediately adjacent to the Gate 41 hold seating area. Stay on the airside side of the concourse and follow overhead signs for “International Terminal/Terminal B/Connecting Flights” rather than any “Exit/Baggage Claim” arrows. Take the escalator/elevator up; the enclosed bridge corridor begins at the top of that vertical bank.
From Terminal 4 post-security, where is the fastest mapped path to reach Terminal 8 (staying airside), and what is the total walking distance along that path?
The fastest airside path is the continuous pedestrian connector chain from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5 to Terminal 6 to Terminal 7 to Terminal 8, starting by going down at the Gate 44 tunnel access in Terminal 4. It’s a long but reliable walk that avoids curbside traffic and any re-screening.
| Leg | Connector node | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| T4 → T5 | descend near Gate 44, use the airside tunnel | ~1,000 ft (~305 m) |
| T5 → T6 | cross T5 concourse, use the T5–T6 tunnel near the Gate 50/food-court zone | ~1,000 ft (~305 m) |
| T6 → T7 | walk T6 toward the United connector, use the T6–T7 connection | ~800 ft (~244 m) |
| T7 → T8 | walk through T7 to the T7–T8 connector corridor | ~500 ft (~152 m) |
| Total | T4 post-security → T8 airside | ~3,300 ft (~1,006 m) to ~4,800 ft (~1,463 m) depending on detours inside each terminal |
From Terminal 4, where are the mapped bus/shuttle boarding positions located for inter-terminal transfers (airside or landside), and which is the closest to the main T4 concourse?
The mapped inter-terminal boarding points split by destination: Gate 44 (lower level) for Terminal 5/6 airside transfers, and Gate 47A (lower level) for the American Eagle Regional Terminal (Gates 52A–J). The closest to the main Terminal 4 concourse core is the Gate 44 stop.
| Shuttle type | Boarding position | Level | Closest to core concourse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter-terminal (T4→T5→T6) | Gate 44 portal | down to lower/tarmac level | yes |
| American Eagle Regional Terminal (Gates 52A–J) | Gate 47A portal | down to lower/tarmac level | no |
| TBIT-specific bus (when operated) | commonly staged near Gate 44 operations | lower level | yes |
Archive Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 Map
Below are all historical map versions for Los Angeles International Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2024 Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 Map
