...On the LAX Master Plan. (Los Angeles International Airport)

Everyone seems to know what and where Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is. But people tend to take the airport for granted. When we want to go somewhere, it's there. But, otherwise, many people don't think about it much. However, LAX is one reason that we are enjoying economic prosperity here in the Los Angeles area, especially in regard to employment and quality of life. That's why the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is supporting and the business community needs to get behind the LAX Master Plan, a comprehensive program to meet the current and growing needs of the airport and the community. Let's look at some of the reasons why a healthy LAX is so important.

LAX is actually, as far as land mass goes, one of the smallest commercial airports of any major city. It is also a much more conveniently located airport than …