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LAX website down after reporting 'anomalies' in computer systems

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Updated  December 12, 2024 10:28am PST
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FOX 11

LAX reports 'anomalies' in computer systems

The computer network at Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that operates Los Angeles International Airport, experienced "anomalies" early Thursday, knocking the airport's website out of service, but causing no apparent issues with flight operations.

The Brief

    • Computer systems at LAX and Van Nuys airports are affected by "anomalies" currently under investigation.
    • The websites of both airports operated by Los Angeles World Airports are down Thursday morning.
    • Officials said there is "minimal impact" to flight operations.

LOS ANGELES - "Anomalies" affecting the computer system at Los Angeles International Airport were reported Thursday, knocking the airport's website out of service, but causing no apparent issues with flight operations.

LAX's official public website, flylax.com, is inaccessible. The website for Van Nuys Airport, which is also operated by Los Angeles World Airports, is also down.

An LAX spokesperson released the following statement to FOX 11:

"Los Angeles World Airports detected anomalies in our communication network earlier this morning. We have taken precautionary steps to isolate our systems while we assess the situation. The airport is operating at full capacity and there are minimal impacts on airport operations. As always, we recommend that guests check with their airline for information before heading to the airport."

According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, there were only three flight cancelations -- one departure and two arrivals -- at LAX as of mid-morning Thursday, and 89 flight delays, most of them inbound flights.

The Source: This story was reported with information from LAWA. City News Service contributed.

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