In a message dated 8/5/2003 7:42:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: << The 4 runways at LAX *are* indeed parallel. The differing numerical designations (24L/R, 25L/R) are simply for the convenience of ATC communications. Take a look at an aerial photo: >> I know that. The norths are parallel to eachother and the souths are just slightly of set from them, parallel to eachother