Sailing,

True, but it is pretty much a non factor. We do not have snow storms, ice-storms, thundershowers etc in LAX which can cause a large number of IROPS. We rarely have low ceilings and visibility although we occasionally get some fog.

Not sure if I am atypical but in 14 plus years of sitting reserve on and off from SAN on the 727/757,737 I have received exactly 1 call saying we need you here as soon as possible. Next nearest report was 3 hours. In 14 years two call-outs with less than 4 hours.

I was just off probation as an FE on the 727 and reported in 1+40. The FO showed up after about 2+30. At 3 hours the CAPT called and said "I am stuck in traffic - I should be there in about an hour."

Bottom line - the call to get your butt to the airport ASAP may come at any time, but it is very, very rare at LAX on the 737. And it happens so rarely I would just plan on short term parking with the two minute walk via KCM to sign in as a back-up. Its expensive but I have never had to do it.


Scoop - That being said, I also recommend North County.