Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal 2 is a hub-and-pier layout within the LAX complex: the “Great Hall” hub clusters around Gates 21–22, then a single long concourse (“Deep Concourse”) runs out to the 20s gates, with Gate 24 as the mid-pier anchor and Gate 28 near the far end. The key orientation is westward: the Terminal 2–Terminal 3 airside connector branches off at the Great Hall near Gates 21–22, while the airside bus gate sits one level down at Gate 21B. Scale Warning: the connected T2–T3–TBIT walk can reach ~0.6–0.8 miles airside.
Map Table
| Zone | Anchor gates | Primary use | High-risk decision points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hall hub | 21–22 | amenities cluster, wayfinding core | connector entry miss, amenity last-chance |
| Gate 21 decision node | 21 / 21B | split to Deep Concourse, connector, bus | “stay airside” vs “go down to bus” |
| Deep Concourse | 24–28 | gate pier | amenity void, time underestimation |
| Bus gate level | 21B | TBIT shuttle boarding | West Gates vs Main TBIT drop-off |
| T2–T3 connector entry | near 21–22 | airside walk into T3 | incline segment, hidden turns |
Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 Map Strategy
- Treat Terminal 2 as a satellite concourse of Terminal 3: plan for a post-security interior walk, not a “same-terminal” hop.
- At Gate 21, decide once: stay on the departures level for the airside walk (most reliable), or commit to the elevator/escalator down to Gate 21B for the bus (highest variance).
- If you take the Gate 21B shuttle, ask the driver “Main TBIT or West Gates (MSC)?” before boarding; West Gates drop-off forces an underground backtrack that can erase any time savings.
- Build a buffer for friction points: the T2–T3 connector slope slows rolling bags, and Gates 24–28 sit past the amenity cluster—use restrooms/water near Gates 21–22 before walking deep.
2026 Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 2 operates as an integrated part of the Delta Sky Way complex with Terminal 3: many departures labeled “Terminal 2” still funnel passengers through Terminal 3 for check-in and security, then send them airside to the Terminal 2 gate pier. The airside walk to Tom Bradley (TBIT) is the most operationally stable option; the Gate 21B shuttle remains variable by drop-off.
2026 Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 Map Guide
Where is the Terminal 2 airside shuttle or bus boarding point to Terminal B located relative to Gate 24?
Gate 21B is the Terminal 2 airside shuttle/bus boarding point for Terminal B (TBIT), and it sits “upstream” from Gate 24 toward the Great Hall hub.
| Reference point | What to do | Landmark alignment |
|---|---|---|
| From Gate 24 | walk back toward Gates 21–22 | Deep Concourse backtrack |
| Near Gate 21 | find the down-to-bus access | Gate 21 decision node |
| Boarding point | descend to Gate 21B | lower-level bus gate |
What is the walking distance from the Terminal 3 shared security exit to Terminal 2 Gate 24?
It’s about 0.3–0.4 miles from the Terminal 3 shared security exit to Terminal 2 Gate 24, typically 10–15 minutes at a standard pace.
| Segment | Direction | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| T3 security exit → T3 concourse | left-turn flow toward the connector | 3–6 min |
| T3 concourse → T2–T3 connector | continue airside toward Terminal 2 | 3–5 min |
| T2 Great Hall → Gate 24 | pass Gates 21–22, enter the Deep Concourse | 4–6 min |
Where is the “Terminal 1.5” bus port located in relation to Terminal 2 as a map landmark?
Terminal 1.5 sits physically between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, acting as a bridge-like landmark on the south side of the central terminal area. For Terminal 2 navigation, it’s a “false target” for TBIT: moving toward Terminal 1.5 generally pulls you away from the Terminal 2 decision node at Gate 21B.
Terminal 1.5 is best treated as “between T1 and T2,” not “inside T2”: if you’re standing in Terminal 2, the operational bus boarding you want is Gate 21B near the Great Hall, not the Terminal 1.5 bus port.
What is the airside walking route from Terminal 2 Gate 24 to the Terminal B drop-off point used by the inter-terminal shuttle?
The inter-terminal shuttle drop-off is variable because the Gate 21B bus often drops at TBIT West Gates (MSC) instead of the TBIT Main Terminal, and that detour can add 15–20 minutes of underground backtracking.
| Step | Action | Landmark triangulation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | walk from Gate 24 back to the Great Hall | toward Gates 21–22 |
| 2 | go down to the bus gate | Gate 21 portal → elevator/escalator → Gate 21B |
| 3 | board the airside shuttle | confirm “Main TBIT vs West Gates” with driver |
| 4A | if West Gates drop-off | arrive near MSC Gates 201–225 → go down to underground connector → moving walkways toward Main TBIT |
| 4B | if Main TBIT drop-off | arrive at the TBIT main terminal curbside airside access area → go up into the TBIT Great Hall |
Where does the Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 airside connector enter Terminal 2, using the nearest gate or landmark?
The Terminal 2–Terminal 3 airside connector enters Terminal 2 at the southwest edge of the Great Hall, immediately by Gates 21 and 22.
From the Deep Concourse (Gates 24–28), you reach it by backtracking to the Great Hall hub, then turning toward the corridor signed for Terminal 3/TBIT near the Gate 21–22 area. The connector entry is the same “decision node” zone where you’ll also see the down-to-Gate 21B access nearby.
What is the walking distance from Terminal 2 Gate 21B to the Terminal 2 to Terminal B airside shuttle boarding point?
Zero horizontal feet: Gate 21B is the Terminal 2 to Terminal B (TBIT) airside shuttle boarding point.
The only movement is vertical if you’re starting from the departures concourse at Gate 21: use the elevator bank beside the Gate 21 portal (or the adjacent escalators) to go down to the lower-level bus gate labeled 21B.
What is the walking distance from the Terminal 3 check-in hall area to Terminal 2 Gate 28 while staying indoors and not using curbside routes?
It’s about 0.4–0.5 miles indoors from the Terminal 3 check-in hall area to Terminal 2 Gate 28, typically 20–25 minutes of post-security walking.
| Segment | Indoor path | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| T3 check-in → TSA screening | stay in T3 headhouse | varies (security-dependent) |
| T3 post-security → T2 connector | walk the T3 concourse toward Terminal 2 | 8–12 min |
| Connector → T2 Great Hall | continue through the corridor | 4–6 min |
| T2 Great Hall → Gate 28 | full length of the Deep Concourse | 6–9 min |
Where does the incline or sloped segment between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 begin and end using gate-side landmarks?
The incline begins just after you leave the Terminal 2 Great Hall heading west toward Terminal 3 and ends near the Terminal 3-side merge by the Delta Sky Club entrance area.
On the Terminal 2 side, use Gates 21–22 as your anchor: once you turn into the T2–T3 connector corridor near the Gate 21 decision node, the grade change starts shortly into that hallway. On the Terminal 3 side, the slope tapers out as the corridor opens into the newer Terminal 3 circulation zone adjacent to the Sky Club access.
Which Terminal 2 gates are closest to the Terminal Connector pathway leading toward Terminal 3?
Gates 21 and 22 are the closest Terminal 2 gates to the Terminal Connector pathway toward Terminal 3.
They sit at the Great Hall hub where the connector corridor branches off, so you can turn into the Terminal 3/TBIT connector without walking down the Deep Concourse toward Gates 24–28. If you’re coming from Gate 24 or beyond, you’ll backtrack to the Gate 21–22 area to reach the connector entrance.
Where is the closest elevator to Gates 21A and 21B for moving between arrivals and departures levels in Terminal 2?
The closest elevator is the elevator bank immediately adjacent to the Gate 21 portal in the Terminal 2 Great Hall.
It’s positioned at the Gate 21 decision node where you choose between continuing into the Deep Concourse (toward Gates 24–28), turning into the Terminal 2–Terminal 3 connector corridor, or going down to the lower-level bus gate. Use this elevator to descend directly from the departures concourse level to Gate 21B (the airside shuttle/bus level) without relying on the nearby escalators.
Where is the nearest restroom to Gate 24 in Terminal 2 by map position?
The nearest restrooms to Gate 24 are back in the Terminal 2 Great Hall hub near Gates 21–22, not at the Gate 24 podium area.
From Gate 24, walk “upstream” toward the main concourse junction until you reach the high-amenity cluster by the food court zone around Gates 21 and 22. The Deep Concourse section serving Gates 24–28 functions as an amenity void on typical diagrams, so plan on a short backtrack before you commit to waiting at Gate 24.
Where is the nearest water fountain to Gate 24 in Terminal 2 by map position?
The nearest water fountain is in the Terminal 2 Great Hall hub area near Gates 21–22, not at Gate 24 itself.
From Gate 24, backtrack toward the concourse junction by Gates 21 and 22 where restrooms and the main food/retail cluster sit; hydration stations are co-located in that same amenity zone. If you’re staged at Gate 24 (or deeper toward Gates 26–28), treat the Gate 21–22 hub as your last reliable water stop before settling in.
Where is the “Access to Airline Lounges” path or entry point shown on Terminal 2 diagrams relative to Gate 23A and 23B?
The “Access to Airline Lounges” path from Terminal 2 is reached by backtracking from Gates 23A/23B toward the Great Hall, then turning into the Terminal 2–Terminal 3 connector corridor.
From Gate 23A/23B, walk toward the Gate 21–22 hub and look for the connector entrance signed toward Terminal 3/TBIT; the Delta Sky Club access sits on the Terminal 3 side of that connector zone rather than deep in the Terminal 2 pier. If you stay heading away from the hub toward Gates 24–28, you’re moving in the opposite direction from the lounge access routing shown on most diagrams.
Where is the information or visitor services point in Terminal 2 relative to Gate 20 using the nearest labeled amenity zone?
There isn’t a dedicated airside “Visitor Information” kiosk near Gate 20; the closest true information services are typically landside on the Lower Level (Arrivals), outside security.
Airside, the practical help points near Gate 20 are airline-operated assistance positions in the Great Hall zone: look for Delta customer service/“Need Help?” style counters clustered around the Gates 21–22 hub rather than out on the Gate 24–28 pier. If you’re specifically trying to find a staffed “Information Booth,” plan to exit to the arrivals level instead of searching the secure Gate 20 area.
Archive Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 2 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 2 Map
