LAX とは
Los Angeles International Airport
ロサンゼルス国際空港、米国カリフォルニア州
Los Angeles International Airport, commonly known as LAX, is one of the busiest airports in the world and a major gateway for international travelers visiting the United States. Located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, LAX is about 18 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles and serves as a primary hub for both domestic and international flights, connecting travelers to destinations across North America, Asia, Europe, South America, and Oceania.
通称LAX として知られるロサンゼルス国際空港は、世界で最も交通量の多い 空港のひとつであり、アメリカを訪れる国際旅行者にとっての主要なゲートウ ェイである。カリフォルニア州ロサンゼルスのウェストチェスター地区に位置するLAX は、ロサンゼルスのダウンタウンから南西に約18 マイルのところにあり、国内線と国際線の主要ハブ空港として、北米、アジア、ヨーロッパ、南米、オセアニアの各都市を結んでいる。
Here are some key details about LAX:
Airport Layout: LAX has nine terminals arranged in a U-shape, with Terminal 1 on the north side and Terminal 8 on the south. The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) handles most international flights and offers a wide range of dining and shopping options. Free shuttle buses connect all terminals, making transfers easier for passengers.
Airlines and Destinations: LAX serves as a hub for several major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United, and is a primary entry point for international carriers such as ANA, British Airways, and Emirates. It offers non-stop flights to major cities around the world, including Tokyo, London, Paris, and Sydney.
Amenities and Services: LAX has a variety of amenities to enhance the travel experience, including lounges, duty-free shops, restaurants, art installations, and even pet relief areas. Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, and there are designated areas for charging devices.
Traffic and Passenger Volume: LAX is one of the busiest airports in the U.S., with passenger traffic often exceeding 80 million annually. This high volume makes LAX a lively yet often crowded airport, especially during holiday seasons and peak travel times.
Transportation to/from LAX: The airport is accessible by car, taxi, ride-sharing services, and public transportation options such as the FlyAway Bus, which connects LAX to various parts of Los Angeles, including Union Station in downtown LA. Additionally, the Los Angeles Metro is working on the LAX Automated People Mover (APM) project, a light rail system expected to improve transit options between LAX and the city by 2024.
Environmental and Noise Considerations: Due to its proximity to residential areas, LAX has implemented noise abatement procedures to reduce its impact on nearby communities. The airport is also working on sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources.
LAX remains an iconic and bustling airport, known for its unique architecture and the famous “Theme Building,” a space-age structure symbolizing the jet age of the 1960s, which still stands as an iconic landmark. While navigating LAX can sometimes be challenging due to its size and traffic, it continues to be a vital hub for travelers worldwide.
Los Angeles International Airport /lɑːs ˈændʒələs ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl ˈɛərpɔːrt/ ロサンゼルス国際空港
LAX /ˌɛl ˌeɪ ˈɛks/ LAX（ロサンゼルス国際空港の略称）
busiest /ˈbɪziɪst/ 最も忙しい
gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ 玄関口
international travelers /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl ˈtrævələrz/ 国際旅行者
neighborhood /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/ 近隣地区、地域
hub /hʌb/ 拠点、中心地
domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ 国内の
North America /nɔrθ əˈmɛrɪkə/ 北アメリカ
Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ アジア
Europe /ˈjʊrəp/ ヨーロッパ
Oceania /ˌoʊʃiˈæniə/ オセアニア
U-shape /ˈjuːˌʃeɪp/ U字型
Terminal /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/ ターミナル
shuttle bus /ˈʃʌtəl bʌs/ シャトルバス
transfer /ˈtrænsfər/ 乗り継ぎ、移動
airline /ˈɛrˌlaɪn/ 航空会社
destination /ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ 目的地
non-stop /ˈnɒnˌstɒp/ 直行の
amenities /əˈmɛnɪtiz/ 施設、アメニティ
lounge /laʊndʒ/ ラウンジ
duty-free shop /ˌdjuːtiˈfriː ˌʃɒp/ 免税店
art installations /ɑːrt ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃənz/ 芸術作品の展示
pet relief area /pɛt rɪˈliːf ˈɛəriə/ ペット専用のトイレエリア
passenger volume /ˈpæsɪndʒər ˈvɒljuːm/ 旅客量
public transportation /ˈpʌblɪk ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/ 公共交通
FlyAway Bus /ˌflaɪˈeɪ ˈbʌs/ フライアウェイバス
Automated People Mover (APM) /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪtɪd ˈpiːpəl ˈmuːvər/ 自動化された人の移動システム（APM）
environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl/ 環境の
noise abatement /nɔɪz əˈbeɪtmənt/ 騒音軽減
sustainability /səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ 持続可能性
renewable energy /rɪˈnuːəbl ˈɛnərʤi/ 再生可能エネルギー
iconic /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ 象徴的な
bustling /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ 賑やかな
Theme Building /θiːm ˈbɪldɪŋ/ テーマビルディング（1960年代の象徴的建物）
landmark /ˈlændˌmɑːrk/ 名所、ランドマーク
challenging /ˈʧælɪndʒɪŋ/ 難しい
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The “X” in LAX doesn’t actually stand for anything specific. Originally, Los Angeles International Airport’s designation was simply “LA.” However, in the 1930s, the standard for airport codes expanded to three letters, so an “X” was added to “LA” to make it “LAX.” This was a common practice for many airports at the time, where an “X” was used as a placeholder to comply with the new three-letter system.
LAXの 「X 」は、実は特別な意味を持っているわけではない。もともとロサンゼルス国際空港の呼称は単に 「LA 」だった。しかし1930年代、空港コードの規格が3文字に拡大されたため、「LA 」に 「X 」を加えて 「LAX 」となった。これは当時多くの空港で一般的に行われていたことで、「X」は新しい3文字システムに準拠するためのプレースホルダーとして使われていた。
LAX ɛl.eɪ.ɛks ロサンゼルス国際空港の略称
stand for stænd fɔːr ～を意味する、表す
specific spəˈsɪfɪk 特定の
originally əˈrɪdʒɪnəli 元々は
designation ˌdɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən 名称、呼称
simply ˈsɪmpli 単純に、ただの
however haʊˈɛvər しかしながら
standard ˈstændərd 基準、標準
expand ɪkˈspænd 拡大する
three-letter θriː ˈlɛtər 三文字の
placeholder ˈpleɪshoʊldər 代替文字、プレースホルダー
comply kəmˈplaɪ 遵守する、従う
system ˈsɪstəm システム、制度
at the time æt ðə taɪm 当時
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