Eyes to the sky: LAX plane watching is a ‘bucket list’ experience

The airplane landing viewpoint across from the LAX airport in between Lincoln Blvd. and In-N-Out attracts passengers who have touched down in L.A., road-trippers who chase new sights, and families from out of town who frequently gather for plane-watching overhead the city’s sun-stained streets. Airplane fans from San Bernardino to Istanbul sit to track their favorite planes and name their flight numbers as they go. A life-long dream becomes a reality as eyes follow the different planes landing, mirroring each other’s accomplishments, big or small. The audio below features these plane watchers and their nuanced stories of looking up.