Is LAX closed due to Los Angeles fires? Here’s what you need to know.

The view from a flight passing over the Palisades fire on Tuesday. 

Several carriers have issued waivers for change fees, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue. The waivers apply to travel to or from LAX, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Ontario International Airport, and Santa Ana’s John Wayne Airport.

Santa Monica Airport is the closest to the wildfires, about three miles south of an evacuation zone for the Palisades Fire. It is a general aviation airport, which means commercial flights don’t typically operate there.

Aviation is also playing a key role in fighting the wildfires. The Los Angeles Fire Department said 12 helicopters and six fixed-wing aircraft were in operation.

The FAA issued several temporary flight restrictions near the fires in Santa Monica and Altadena in order to keep the area clear for firefighting aviation operations.

At least 24 people have died, and over 150,000 have been ordered to evacuate due to the wildfires. Tens of thousands more people have been warned to be ready in case winds pick up again and the fires spread.