LAWA is currently updating the NELA Program Requirements, and will only be issuing new NELAs with a limited term through 06/30/2025. For any questions, please contact the LAX Airfield Permits Office at (424) 646-5880 or airfieldpermits@lawa.org
What is it?
The purpose of the NELA is to establish a contractual relationship with all companies providing services at LAWA facilities that may not otherwise be bound contractually by a direct contract, property lease, or concessionaire agreement with LAWA.
Who gets it?
1. Companies with service or contracts with permitted air carriers or LAWA Tenants
2. Sub-contractors to companies that have NELA's
Who doesn't get it?
1. Construction contractors
2. Sub-contractors to construction contractors
3. Companies contracted by LAWA (for any service)
4. Companies Contracted by government agencies (for any service)
5. Concessionaires
6. Sub-concessionaires of concessionaires
7. LAWA Vendors
8. Companies providing service for themselves or companies not affiliated with the airport.
Airports served by the Airfield Permits Unit
LAX
Active NELA List
Companies Exempt for NELA Activity Fees
NOTE: NELA holders that provide services to a non-permitted or non-exempt business at LAX are required to pay a monthly 10% gross revenue fee to LAWA. This also applies to any NELA holder serving as a subcontractor.
Application Package with forms
- Application Information NELA MVP (Revised 8/31/23)
- NELA Contact Information Form
- Sample Letter of Intent
- Sample Letter of Verification
- Insurance Requirements
- Monthly Accounting Report –
Revised 2023 – APU Created (J&J Version) – 11/2/2023
- NELA Regulated Services
Labor Harmony Compliance Letters of Intent
- LA Speciaty Produce dba Vesta Foodservice
- Sherpa Enterprises - LOI
- Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
- ESP Global Services
For questions regarding the NELA, please contact the Airfield Permits Office at 424-646-5880 or airfieldpermits@lawa.org
