Dane Spearing wrote:
Has anyone ever flown a light single into LAX? If so, would you care to
offer some advice? In a few months, I've got a relative who is flying into
LAX from overseas, and I would much rather fly in to pick them up rather
than face the madhouse we call "driving to LAX". Do they prefer IFR or
VFR arrivals? There are two FBO's listed: Mercury and Landmark. Is one
better than the other? How about landing fees? What would they charge for
a quick in-and-out to pick someone up?

Thanks!

-- Dane
I have no idea what the landing fees are these days. But, I do know the
only place they will allow you to park would be at one of those FBOs,
which are on the south side of Runway 25L and completely separate from
the air carrier passenger terminals.

It would require public ground transportation via the air carrier
drive-around then down Sepulvada Blvd, east on Imperial to the FBO.

It would be easier to go into Hawthorne Airport than go through that LAX
drill. Unless you are very, very familiar with Hawthorne Airport
procedures you are well advised to arrive IFR. If the weather is good
and you get a good airspace briefing, departing VFR is somewhat easier
than arriving.

One little screw up and you have a Class B bust. IFR prevents that,
especially into Hawthorne.

Hawthorne is an easy jumb onto the 105 Freeway and only a few miles from
LAX. It would probably be easiest for your passenger to take a taxi to
Hawthorne.