Recently renamed, Orange County International (formerly John Wayne Airport) is one of my favorite airports to use when flying into and out of the greater LA area. Orange County Airport has one of the most accessible locations for anyone using California’s car-culture, located at the intersection of the 55 and the 5 freeways in the city of Orange. If you are driving to the airport, there are ramps that lead directly off from the freeways and into the airport, which makes it very easy to find (yay for no street driving!). The short-term parking structure is also conveniently located attached directly into the terminal for easy pick-up and drop-off of passengers.
The terminal itself is a two-story structure with departures on the upper floor and arrivals w/ baggage claim on the lower level. Once inside the terminal is simple to navigate and check in at, retaining its ‘small airport’ charm despite the major airlines that are beginning to use it as a hub (American, Southwest, United). The well thought out architecture keeps the inevitable security screening line moving and provides beautiful vistas of the airfield itself to passengers waiting for their flights.
If you are traveling to any of the Southern California Attractions, especially Disneyland or the beaches, Orange County Airport is the way to go.
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I like Orange County airport (SNA?) but I like Burbank airport (BUR) even more! I’d be interested in hearing about the best dining *after* security, and also the best children’s play areas. Sometimes that information is hard to come by though. Keep up the great blogging Susan!
I normally hate airports (doesn’t everybody?), but your description makes me want to fly out of Orange County!
I love Orange County Airport… Definately one to try.