Why is Los Angeles airport called lax

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Los Angeles Airport is called LAX for 'Los Angeles", but the X is simply a filler without a purpose. Enjoy ChaCha & tell friends!

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Airports must have a unique three letter code. They try to incorporate the city name, thus the LA, the X is just the 3rd letter.

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