Non-Exclusive License Agreement (NELA)

Non-Exclusive License Agreement (NELA)

LAWA is currently updating the NELA Program Requirements, and will only be issuing new NELAs with a limited term through 12/31/2025. For any questions, please contact the LAX Airfield Permits Office at (424) 646-5880 or airfieldpermits@lawa.org



What is it?

The purpose of the NELA is to establish a contractual relationship with all companies providing services at LAWA facilities that may not otherwise be bound contractually by a direct contract, property lease, or concessionaire agreement with LAWA.


Who gets it?

1. Companies with service or contracts with permitted air carriers or LAWA Tenants
2. Sub-contractors to companies that have NELA's


Who doesn't get it?

1. Construction contractors
2. Sub-contractors to construction contractors
3. Companies contracted by LAWA (for any service)
4. Companies Contracted by government agencies (for any service)
5. Concessionaires
6. Sub-concessionaires of concessionaires
7. LAWA Vendors
8. Companies providing service for themselves or companies not affiliated with the airport.


Airports served by the Airfield Permits Unit

LAX


Active NELA List

Companies Exempt for NELA Activity Fees

NOTE: NELA holders that provide services to a non-permitted or non-exempt business at LAX are required to pay a monthly 10% gross revenue fee to LAWA. This also applies to any NELA holder serving as a subcontractor.

Application Package with forms

Labor Harmony Compliance Letters of Intent

For questions regarding the NELA, please contact the Airfield Permits Office at 424-646-5880 or airfieldpermits@lawa.org

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