LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, experienced a power outage Wednesday afternoon that affected most of the facility’s terminals.
According to a tweet by airport officials, the Transportation Security Administration halted screenings because of the blackout.
Update 7:08 p.m. EST Feb. 1: In a tweet, airport officials said that power “has been fully restored.”
Power has been fully restored and operations are normal. Thank you for your patience while we worked with @LADWP to restore all services at LAX.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) February 1, 2023
Original report: Airport officials said the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was working to solve the issue, KTTV reported. In addition to darkened terminals, several traffic lights at the airport were also not working, according to the television station.
.@LADWP is assessing a power issue impacting some LAX facilities at this time. The airfield is operating normally but some terminals, traffic lights and other systems may not have power. Our teams are working on the issues with DWP now. Follow us for additional updates.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) February 1, 2023
While flights have not been canceled, airport officials advised passengers to expect delays while agencies attempted to restore power.
“Most of our terminals are impacted by the loss of power and crews are assessing the issue,” airport officials tweeted. “Some departing flights may be impacted due to no power to jet bridges. Please allow extra time and check your flight status as we learn more.”
Most of our terminals are impacted by the loss of power and crews are assessing the issue. Some departing flights may be impacted due to no power to jet bridges. Please allow extra time and check your flight status as we learn more.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) February 1, 2023
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