LAX/Metro Transit Center station (called the East ITF by LAX and known as Aviation/96th Street station during planning) is an under construction light rail transport hub in the Los Angeles Metro Rail system, located near Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street in the Westchester district of Los Angeles.

[8][9] However, these plans were canceled in 1992 following disagreements with the Federal Aviation Administration and politicians who wanted the line to focus on local communities.

[9] Some advocates criticized Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for wishing to preserve parking revenues.

The plan was to connect one of the line stations to the future LAX Automated People Mover, which would transport passengers directly to the airport terminals and facilities.

Called The Distance of the Sun, the sculpture is made up of vessels joined together, creating a spiral pathway suspended in the air.

The piece will connect to the station's ceiling, making the ships climb to the heavens, referencing the short story The Distance of the Moon.