Gate-side stop in T4 for last‑minute basics
This Hudson News sits airside in Terminal 4, so you hit it after TSA and before the American Airlines gate cluster. It runs typical early-to-late airport hours, roughly 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., catching the first AA departures and most late-night arrivals. It’s a quick grab spot: bottled drinks, candy, gum, neck pillows, chargers, and paperbacks all live in a compact footprint right off the T4 concourse.
Expect airport pricing: a bottled water runs in the $3–$4 range, and basic phone chargers sit closer to $20–$30 than downtown prices. Magazines and paperbacks are at standard cover price, and you’ll find national newspapers plus LA-area titles on the racks. There’s usually a small cooler with sandwiches and snacks, useful if you don’t want a full sit-down meal in Terminal 4.
Inventory skews to travel emergencies: think TSA-approved toiletries, over-the-counter meds, basic cosmetics, and simple tech accessories positioned near the front entrance. Coffee here is serviceable if you just need caffeine before an early American Airlines flight out of T4, but serious coffee drinkers usually walk a few gates further for the dedicated coffee stands.
Lines spike around the top of the hour when multiple T4 departures board at once, and the narrow aisles can feel crowded when a widebody flight is on final call. Pay at the main counter near the entrance; there’s usually only 1–2 cashiers on duty. Tip: grab water and snacks here right after security in Terminal 4 so you’re not stuck with whatever’s left at your exact gate area 10 minutes before boarding.