On Wednesday, July 26, a new zipper road crossing will be opened across Taxiway AA connecting VSR D to VSR AA abeam Gate 417. Drivers must use caution for aircraft taxiing on Taxiway AA or for aircraft pushing back from Gates 415-419.

LAX Ops Advisory - Taxiway AA Reopening - Wednesday, July 26, 2023
 

Advisory: 2023-16
 
July 20, 2023

 Taxiway AA reopens between Taxiway E and Gate 419

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1000L

 
 
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1000L, Taxiway AA will reopen between Taxiway E and Gate 419 after Phase 4 construction of the Taxiway D Extension Project is completed.  New concrete pavement has been constructed from the Taxiway AA centerline into the future Taxiway D, along with a new Vehicle Service Road D (VSR D).  VSR D was opened on June 22, 2023 from Taxiway AA to Taxilane E14.  
 
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, a new zipper road crossing will be opened across Taxiway AA connecting VSR D to VSR AA abeam Gate 417.  Drivers must use caution for aircraft taxiing on Taxiway AA or for aircraft pushing back from Gates 415-419.
 
Gate 419 will be reopened as an unrestricted single parking position for aircraft up to ADG V.  Lead in lines for Gate 419A and 419B will be permanently removed.
 
Operational Impacts:
  • VSR E was permanently closed between Taxiway AA and Taxilane E14 on June 22, 2023.
  • New VSR D opened between Taxiway AA and Taxilane E14 on June 22, 2023.
  • A new zipper road crossing connecting VSR D to VSR AA, crossing Taxiway AA will be opened on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Vehicle Service Road Driver Safety Items:
  • Drivers must be vigilant and exercise caution in the vicinity.
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Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) have been issued for the scheduled closures. Please plan flight operations accordingly and check current NOTAMs at https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch for current airfield operating conditions.
 
For questions or comments regarding this advisory, please contact Airside Manager Jeff Mort at JMort@lawa.org. For any immediate hazards/questions, please contact the ARCC at (424) 646-LAWA (5292).
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