The North Airfield Exit Taxiways (NAET) Project that will construct 4 new runway exit taxiways between Runway 06L-24R and Taxiway E.
05/25/2023 12:00 PM
LAX Ops Advisory - Taxiway E Closure Between Taxiways L and E10 for North Airfield Exit Taxiways Project Phase 2
Taxiway E Closure Between Taxiways L and E10 for NAET Project Phase 2
Advisory: 2023-14
May 25, 2023
Taxiway E Closure Between Taxiways L and E10 for North Airfield Exit Taxiways (NAET) Project Phase 2
May 27, 2023 - August 19, 2023
Project Overview:
The North Airfield Exit Taxiways (NAET) Project that will construct 4 new runway exit taxiways between Runway 06L-24R and Taxiway E will complete the Phase 1 Taxiway D concrete pavement reconstruction north of Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) between Taxiways K and D10 on May 26, 2023.
The Phase 2 construction will begin on Saturday May 27, 2023 at 0030L, which will require a closure of Taxiway E between Taxiways L and W for the first half of the phase (Phase 2), followed by a closure of Taxiway E between Taxiways L and E10 for the second half of the phase (Phase 2B). Phase 2 will involve construction of the southernmost segment of the future Taxiway U where it will eventually tie into Taxiway E south of Runway 24L. Phase 2 construction duration is planned for May 27, 2023 through August 19, 2023.
Operational Impacts:
The Taxiway E closure for Phase 2 of the NAET Project will impact available taxi routes for ADG VI aircraft (A388 and B747-8) that operate at LAX. Airlines operating ADG VI aircraft at LAX can expect FAA Air Traffic Control to route the aircraft to arrive and depart runways that accommodate the ADG VI aircraft, and that allow for the aircraft to access an available ADG VI taxiway. FAA LAX Air Traffic Control Tower may provide pilots of ADG VI aircraft instructions to back taxi on a runway to route the aircraft around the taxiway closures when necessary.
The Taxiway E closure for Phase 2 may result in congestion and possible delays for aircraft taxiing on the north airfield complex because Taxiway D between Taxiways K and D10 will be the only taxiway available to transition east to west for aircraft taxiing to the northeast TBIT Terminal gates, Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and for aircraft taxiing to or from the north complex runways.
The Taxiway E closure for Phase 2 of the NAET Project will also impact the Over Ocean arrival configuration at night due to the limited ADG VI available taxi routes while Taxiway E is closed in this segment, requiring LAX to remain in the West Traffic configuration at night when Runway 25L is closed for rubber removal and maintenance activities.
For planning purposes for airlines that operate ADG VI at LAX, Runway 25L will be closed nightly Monday – Thursday (0030-0630L) every other week for rubber removal and maintenance activities. When Runway 25L is closed nightly, Runway 24L is the only other runway available for A388 aircraft departures. Please review the most current version of the ADG VI Ops plan for available ADG VI runways and taxiways: LAWA Official Site | Group VI Plan
Below is the planned schedule of the Phase 2 taxiway closure sequence (Note: these dates are subject to change based on construction needs or weather delays):
Phase 2 May 27, 2023 – August 19, 2023 Continuous Closures:
Taxiway E closed between Taxiways L and W.
Taxiway K closed between Taxiways D and E.
Phase 2B July 06, 2023 – August 19, 2023 Continuous Closures Extended to West of Taxiway E10:
Taxiway E closed between Taxiways L and E10.
Taxiway K closed between Taxiways D and E.
Taxiway W closed between Runway 24L and Taxiway E.
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).
