30+ displays come together to form seven LED media walls in Los Angeles
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Apr. 8, 2026 – Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in California has selected Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, to manufacture an upgrade to their digital display experience at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), including seven media wall types, distributed across 30+ displays.
These displays, being installed throughout 2026, are integrated into the TBIT architecture and existing control room for a seamless, experiential design. Together, they total more than 15,000 square feet of digital canvas featuring 300+ million pixels.
Hans Thilenius, Deputy Executive Director, Terminal Development and Improvement Program, Los Angeles World Airports, said:Each year, millions of guests pass through LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal, and this modernization is designed to deliver a world-class travel experience that redefines what it means to move through an airport.
With the integration of cutting-edge technology, we’re positioning Los Angeles at the forefront of airport innovation, offering an enhanced travel experience that sets new standards for efficiency and convenience.
Display Details
The eight display locations and approximate sizing are as follows:
- All Gates Lower Ribbon Display – 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 2,787 square feet
- All Gates Upper Ribbon Display – 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 2,289 square feet
- Arrival Ramps – 1.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 780 square feet
- Baggage Claim Carousel – 1.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 1,083 square feet
- Upper Island Flight Information Displays – 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 1465 square feet
- Large Upper Island Ad – 2.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 8,119 square feet
- Ticker Counter Back Wall – 1.5-millimeter pixel spacing and featuring 4,279 square feet
Chris Van Liew, Daktronics sales representative for the airport market, said:Whether you’re arriving, finding your gate, landing and looking to find your bags, or simply walking through the terminal, you’re going to be engaged and informed with our LED displays.
Every aspect of the traveler journey has been taken into account with this project. Anything that makes the travel experience easier or more enjoyable can be found with our displays, from flight information to creating a sense of space and ambiance.
This installation is truly transformative and we’re excited for audiences to experience it upon completion in 2027.
LAX is one of the busiest airports in the United States, serving more than 70 million passengers in 2025, including more than 23 million international travelers. The TBIT refresh project is part of LAWA’s overall mission to create a more seamless and memorable experience for every user to enjoy — from the out-of-town guests visiting Los Angeles for the first time to lifelong Angelenos.
This article was originally published by Daktronics.
