LAX is a drama focusing on the day-to-day operations of the airport, with its runway manager, Harley Random (Heather Locklear), and its terminal manager, Roger de Souza (Blair Underwood).

In the final episode, Harley leaves her job at LAX after she is told by Roger that he wants stability back in his life and no longer wants to be romantically involved with her.

Exterior shots for the pilot episode were filmed in Texas, although sources differ on whether Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport[8] or Fort Worth Alliance Airport[9] stood in for Los Angeles International.

[10] The theme song for the show was the beginning of "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra.

[12] LAX lost 19.09% of the viewers in its time slot versus the previous season, which was occupied by Third Watch.