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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the largest and busiest airports in the United States, serving over 84 million passengers annually. Its history dates back to the 1920s when a group of Los Angeles city officials recognized the need for an airport to serve the growing city.

In 1928, the city purchased a 640-acre site in the coastal community of Westchester, about 16 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, and construction of the airport began. Originally named Mines Field after the real estate agent who brokered the deal, the airport was dedicated on December 1, 1930.

During World War II, Mines Field was used as a military base and underwent significant expansion to accommodate military aircraft. After the war, the airport reverted to civilian use and experienced rapid growth during the 1950s and 1960s.

In the 1980s and 1990s, LAX underwent a series of major renovations and upgrades, including the construction of a new international terminal and the modernization of existing terminals. In 2013, the Tom Bradley International Terminal was renovated and expanded, adding more gates, dining and retail options, and other amenities.

Throughout its history, LAX has been the site of several high-profile incidents, including the 2002 shooting at the El Al ticket counter and the 2013 attack on TSA officers at Terminal 3. In recent years, LAX has implemented a number of security measures to ensure the safety of passengers and airport personnel.