Best Western Orange County Airport North Hotel is located a short drive from John Wayne Airport. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi Internet access as well as a heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, business centre and meeting space.
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John Wayne Airport Guide Orange County (SNA)
Here you'll find essential information on John Wayne Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
A new commuter terminal is presently under construction, scheduled for completion late in 2011. Additional improvements are also under way in the existing terminal facilities.
There are two information booths located on the lower level. Otherwise use one of the white courtesy telephones and dial: (949) 252 5200 for information. Ambassadors or 'red coats' are also on hand to provide assistance.
The airport can be reached from the I-405, MacArthur Boulevard exit, or from SR55 (southbound), which has a dedicated exit.
Public Transport
Bus: Southern California Gray Line (tel: (714) 978 8855 or 1 800 828 6699 in the USA; graylineanaheim.com) connects to Anaheim and Disneyland. In addition to this, Orange County Transportation Authority (tel: (714) 636 7433; www.octa.net) runs bus 76 from Huntington Beach and Newport Beach via Talbert Avenue/MacArthur Boulevard and bus 212 from Irvine to San Juan Capistrano via the 405-Freeway.
Shuttle: Numerous shuttle companies operate from the airport and include Super Shuttle (tel: 1 800 258 3826, in the USA; www.supershuttle.com). The iShuttle (tel: (949) 724 6287; www.irvineshuttle.net) links the airport with Tustin railway station. Shuttle buses leave from the lower level of the ground transportation centre and take passengers to their destination.
Taxi: John Wayne Airport Yellow Cab Service (tel: 1 800 535 2211, in the USA) has taxis seating up to five people and vans seating up to seven. Fares are metered although flat rates to destinations may be provided upon request.
Terminal facilities
ATMs can be found in the baggage reclaim area on the lower level and on the upper level (Departures) near Gate 4 and Gate 11. Please note that there are no currency exchange facilities at the airport.
Telephones can be found throughout the terminal, and free Wi-Fi Internet access is available throughout much of the airport.
There are two fast-food outlets, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, cafés and outlets selling croissants and confectionary.
Gift shops and newsagents are located on the upper level (Departures).
There is no left-luggage facility. Trolleys are available for a small fee. For lost property call: (949) 252 5000.
There are two members-only lounges on the mezzanine level, and an art gallery in Departures.
Airport facilities
There is no dedicated business centre at the airport, but conference and business facilities are available at various nearby hotels, including the Crowne Plaza Irvine Hotel (tel: (949) 863 1999; www.crowneplaza.com), which offers a business centre, meeting rooms and a secretarial service; facilities include audiovisual equipment for hire, a business phone service, mobile phone hire, postal services, fax, modem, office hire, photocopying and printing. In the airport itself, the United Airlines Red Carpet Club (tel: (949) 252 5736) and the American Airlines Admirals Club (tel: (949) 852 5470) are membership-only VIP lounges, which offer conference facilities. These are located on the mezzanine level next to gates 7 and 8.
Wheelchair assistance is available free on request; passengers are advised to contact their airline in advance. TDD telephones are available on the Arrivals and Departures levels and flight information monitors display visual pages; the airport operator (tel: (949) 252 5200) can also assist with services for disabled travellers. White courtesy phones are also situated throughout the terminal. Extra wide parking spaces are available in car parks and a loading bay is available on the Arrivals and Departures levels. There are also lifts near the baggage reclaim escalator and near gates 1A and 14A. Orange County Transportation Authority buses are suitable for disabled travellers.
Car parks A1, A2, B1 and B2 (tel: (949) 252 5200) are located next to and opposite the terminal. Curbside valet parking (tel: 949) 752 5558) is available on the upper level roadway. Car parking is also available at the Airport Main Street car park (located between Red Hill Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard); courtesy shuttles transport passengers to/from the Main Street car park. All vehicles entering the airport car parks are subject to a police search.
Car hire companies at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty, with desks on the lower level (Arrivals). Numerous local operators are located off-site.
Airport hotels
Courtyard Irvine Marriott Hotel is located less than 3km (2 miles) from John Wayne Airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include complimentary Internet access, an on-site restaurant, fitness centre, swimming pool and meeting space.
The 335-room Crowne Plaza Irvine Hotel is situated less than 2km (1.5 miles) from John Wayne Airport and is served by a complimentary shuttle bus service. The hotel offers a comprehensive choice of leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, sundeck, gymnasium and an easily reachable beach.
Hilton Irvine Hotel is located from John Wayne Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include Wi-Fi Internet access, a tennis court, swimming pool and a complimentary fitness centre. Business services are also available.
The Hyatt Regency Irvine is located 2.5km (1.5 miles) from John Wayne Airport and is served by a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include on-site dining options, business services, an outdoor swimming pool and free bicycle hire.
Newport Beach Hotel is located 6.5km (4 miles) from John Wayne Airport. The hotel offers spa facilities, an on-site restaurant, swimming pool, fitness centre and business services.
The Radisson Hotel Newport Beach hotel is located less than 1.6km (1 mile) from John Wayne Airport. The hotel offers free parking, complimentary Internet access and on-site dining. Leisure and fitness facilities, including a swimming pool, are also present.
Residence Inn Irvine John Wayne Airport is located 3km (2 miles) from John Wayne Airport and is linked via an airport shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, tennis court, swimming pool and business services.
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