LAX Closes Terminal 5 for Major $1.7 Billion Rebuild Ahead 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles World Airports will close Terminal 5 for full demolition and rebuild as part of LAX’s multibillion-dollar Capital Improvement Program, with the project targeted to deliver a modernized terminal ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Airlines based in T5 are being relocated in late October — JetBlue to Terminal 1 (beginning Oct. 21), Spirit to Terminal 2 (late Oct.), and American to Terminal 4 (Oct. 28) — and passengers are advised to allow extra time during the transition. The shutdown coincides with the opening of the Midfield Satellite Concourse South (MSC South), a roughly 150,000-square-foot addition that adds eight gates to help absorb capacity while T5 is rebuilt. Planned upgrades for the new T5 include replacement of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, centralized ticketing and screening, improved baggage claim and concessions, direct Automated People Mover (APM) access and expanded amenities. Officials say they are coordinating with airline partners to minimize disruption; reporting notes some variation in cost and timing estimates, and some outlets say a partial reopening could be possible as early as mid-2027 while full reopening is slated for 2028.