John Wayne Airport, Commercial airport in Santa Ana, United States
John Wayne Airport is a commercial facility in Santa Ana, California, with three terminals and two paved runways across roughly 204 hectares (504 acres). The facility handles domestic and international connections with direct access to rental car stations and public transport options.
Eddie Martin established a flying school here in 1923 on a small plot of land. Orange County acquired the site in 1939 and gradually expanded it into a public airport.
The terminal features a bronze statue of the actor whose name was given to this facility in 1979. Passengers can view the artwork in the main hall before passing through security checkpoints.
Multiple parking structures are available near the terminals and offer short walks to check-in counters. Rental car services are located directly next to arrival areas with covered walkways for pedestrians.
Aircraft reduce engine power quickly after takeoff to comply with noise regulations for adjacent residential areas. This procedure is often noticeable to passengers and differs from typical departure patterns at other airports.
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