Introduction
John Wayne Airport is an airport in Orange County, California with its mailing address in the city of Santa Ana. This Santa airport was renamed in 1979 to honor the actor John Wayne, who has passed away that year. In this article we will bestow on you important information pertaining to the Santa airport facilities and layout.
History
This Santa airport has a main terminal coined the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. This main terminal is divided into three terminal areas, A, B and C. The Airlines serving this Santa airport are distributed among these three terminal areas.
- Terminal A: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection and WestJet.
- Terminal B: United Air Lines, US Airways and US Airways Express.
- Terminal C: AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The impeccable passenger services at this Santa airport are at the highest standard, and have the sole purpose of helping to achieve a positive travel experience. Airport Information and Assistance can be sought at several locations/venues at the airport. These include Airport Information Booths which are located in the Baggage Claim areas (lower level) across from Carousels 2, 3 and 6 and provide staffed by competent employees who will answer Airport- or tourism-related questions. Ambassadors or "red coats" are another source of airport assistance. They are volunteers who are available to answer questions and give directions to travelers. ATMs are located at various places around this Santa airport, including near Gates 7 and 8 in Terminal A, and near Gates 9 and 10 in Terminal B. SmarteCartes can be found throughout the terminals and are available to rent for your convenience.
Features
Restaurants and Dining
This Santa airport is filled with delcious and enjoyable dining venues for travellers to take advantage of. Below we have listed seom of these on the basis of their terminal location.
Terminal A:
- California Pizza Kitchen, this is California enthused cuisine in the form of hearth-baked pizzas, tasty salads, pastas, smooth soups and fresh sandwiches. There is also a full service bar and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads for travellers in a hurry.
- If you have a craving for salty fries, a filling burger and a cool drink then be sure to stop in at Terminal A McDonald's.
- Starbucks Coffee for a smooth strong hot coffee or a cool creamy Frappuccinos, this venue has exceptional coffee in all its forms.
- Zov's GRAB-AND-GO, this is specially designed for travellers who need to grab something to eat whilst on the move. They have unique breakfast wraps and sandwiches, classic sandwiches and indulgent baked goods.
Terminal B:
- Creative Croissants, this venue offers freshly baked warm pastries, fresh Sandwiches and salads made to order, and enticing beverages in the form of gourmet coffee, Lavazza espresso, fruit smoothies and juice.
- Hobie Sand Bar, is a restaurant that adorned with various beach memorabilia and also has a fresh California inspired menu.
- La Tapenade Mediterranean Café, an all day cafe that serves pastries and coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner sandwiches with a distinctive Mediterranean flavor.
- McDonald's
- Starbucks
- Vino Volo, a wine lounge that offers various wines from around the world.
Terminal C:
- Zov's, serves contemporary Eastern Mediterranean cuisine which includes Golden Lentil Soup and homemade hummus and tabbouleh.
- Subway
- Pinkberry
- Pei Wei, a eatery influenced by the flavours of Southeast Asia.
- Javi's, authentic cuisine from different regions of Mexico.
- Jerry's Wood-Fired Dogs
- Ciao Gourmet Market
- Carl’s Jr./Green Burrito
- Anaheim Ducks Breakaway Bar & Grill
Tips and comments
- John Wayne Airport does not offer currency exchange services or Mailboxes.
- At this Santa airport passengers are encouraged to arrive at the Airport 90 minutes to 2 hours prior to their scheduled departure.
