why is it called lax airport
Every airport in the world has a unique three letter abbreviation that distinguishes it from all other airports. These IATA Airport Codes are designated by the International Air Transport Association. (Hence the IATA part.) LAX is the abbreviation for Los Angeles International.I was just wondering to myself the other day why LAX was known so widely by it's code.I often refer to towns in my area by their codes because I know them and it's my own form of shorthand.very airport in the world has a unique three letter abbreviation that distinguishes it from all other airports. These IATA Airport Codes are designated by the International Air Transport Association. (Hence the IATA part.) LAX is the abbreviation for Los Angeles International.