Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has reported some of the longest customs wait times in the nation for international travelers, averaging over 30 minutes during peak periods, with occasional waits exceeding four hours. In fiscal year 2024, over 420 million travelers were processed nationwide by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reflecting a 6.6% increase from the previous year. Despite LAX's high volume of arrivals, U.S. citizens experienced shorter wait times than noncitizens, although the airport still ranked poorly compared to others.
In fiscal year 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection processed over 420 million travelers at ports of entry nationwide, indicating a 6.6% increase in traffic.
LAX had the second longest customs wait times of any major airport with averages exceeding 30 minutes, and peak periods saw waits exceeding four hours.
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