Aviation/Imperial station
Aviation/Imperial station is an elevated light rail stop on the C Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned above Aviation Boulevard close to its junction with Imperial Highway, and situated south of Interstate 105 in the Westchester district of Los Angeles, California, it also lies adjacent to the Del Aire community. The station commenced operations on August 12, 1995, as part of the original Green Line rollout.
Initially designated as Aviation Boulevard/I-105 station, the name was changed in 2003 to Aviation/LAX station to highlight its closeness to Los Angeles International Airport. On June 6, 2025, concurrent with the inauguration of the LAX/Metro Transit Center, it received its present name, Aviation/Imperial station.
Currently, the platform supports two-car train sets; however, plans are in place for an extension by 2028 to enable accommodation of longer three-car trains.
Transit connections
As of June 6, 2025, available connections include:
- Beach Cities Transit: route 109
- GTrans (Gardena): route 5
- LADOT Commuter Express services
- Los Angeles Metro Bus routes , ,
- Metro Micro service within the LAX/Inglewood Zone
- Torrance Transit: route 8
Nearby notable locations
Accessible by foot from this station are:
- Headquarters of the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo
- The Los Angeles County LAX Courthouse located in Del Aire
- The Global Entry Enrollment Center at LAX