Discover why the airport code for Los Angeles International Airport is “LAX”, what the ‘X’ really means, and how three‑letter airport codes came to be.

From FUN and OMG to SUX and YUM — discover how some airport codes ended up being unexpectedly funny, weird or completely confusing.

Ever wondered about the numbers painted on airport runways? Learn how they indicate direction based on magnetic headings, why parallel runways have letters, and how Earth's magnetic field causes changes over time.

Discover the world’s tiniest airports, from short runways that feel like ski slopes to remote airstrips that challenge even the most experienced pilots.