John Wayne International Airport

Overview

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is committed to providing a safe environment for our travelers. Stringent new passenger and baggage screening requirements are in place. Although these security precautions may slow down the travel process, John Wayne Airport remains a convenient gateway to and from Orange County, California. Curbside passenger drop-off and check-in, Terminal parking and convenient Valet Parking are just a few alternatives that make travel to and from John Wayne Airport easy.

Facilities

Airport operators can assist with disabled services. Travelers may use any white courtesy phone in the terminal or call the airport operator at (949) 252-5200. Extra wide parking spaces are conveniently located in all parking lots. Terminal parking is accessible from the Departure Level (Upper Level) only. Temporary loading zone parking is available on the Departure Level at the white curb designated areas. Elevators are located near the baggage claim escalators. Elevators for commuter flights are located at Gate 1A and Gate 14A. Wheelchair assistance is available upon request at no cost. Contact your air carrier in advance to arrange when needed. Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) are available on the Arrival and Departure Levels. Please refer to the terminal map for specific locations. All flight information monitors display visual pages. Please call airport operator at (949) 252-5200 for assistance.

Transportation

The Ground Transportation Center (GTC) houses all Ground Transportation Services including buses, taxis, shuttles and car rental return. The GTC is located in the center of the East Parking Structure directly across from the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. The Orange County Transportation Authority bus stop is on the Upper Level Roadway (Departure Level) between Terminals A and B.

Parking

All parking lots are open from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. Terminal Parking is only accessible from the Departure (Upper) Level. Please be prepared to have your car searched. For faster service, you may consider using our Valet Parking. Long term parking is available in all parking lots. Selected parking spaces in the Terminal lots A1 and B1 are reserved for two-hour-maximum parking. All parking lots accept cash, check or Visa/Mastercard and American Express credit cards.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Overview

The most diverse and comprehensive airport on the West Coast. You can connect to virtually any city in the world from LAX. Trucks, trailers, and campers should use perimeter lots because of restricted clearance in parking structures and limited open parking in the central terminal area. Curbspace in front of terminals is restricted to immediate loading and unloading of passengers and baggage for a maximum of three minutes.

Unattended vehicles will be cited and may be impounded. As you near the airport by car, dial 530 on AM radio for information on parking and traffic conditions near the terminals.

QuickAid Machines - Computer terminals throughout LAX provide airport and transportation information at your fingertips. These terminals, known as QuickAid machines, are operated by touching the symbol of the category on the screen that pertains to your interest.

Facilities

Other amenities include a first aid station in the Tom Bradley International Terminal and special telephones connected to area hotels/motels, bus/limousine services and car rental firms serving most Southland communities. Free shuttle service is provided between all terminals and remote parking lots. The Encounter Restaurant is located 70 ft. above the ground in the center of the historic Theme Building complex. The restaurant, topped by an observation deck, features a space-age interior design.

Transportation

Passengers departing LAX can use the Passenger Drop Off Only Location (9011 Airport Boulevard, just north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Arbor Vitae Street). No parking is permitted at this location. A free, frequent LAX shuttle transports passengers to the departure level, terminal curbside. The buses do not pickup passengers at the terminals to return to this lot.

Parking

Due to heightened security measures private vehicles can enter the Central Terminal Area, but only to park in the parking structures. No curbside pickups or dropoffs of passengers from private vehicles are permitted. The metered parking stalls in the Central Terminal Area (CTA) parking structures are open to the public. Vehicles with disabled parking license plates or placards are able to park for free in any available metered space in the parking structures. No public parking is allowed in open-air metered parking lots. All travelers are urged to avoid driving to the airport or being driven to the airport in private vehicles.