Begun in 1923 and originally named Orange County Airport, the John Wayne Airport was renamed in 1979 in honor of the famous actor, who had been a local resident. Begun in 1923 and originally named Orange County Airport, the John Wayne Airport was renamed in 1979 in honor of the famous actor, who had been a local resident. With only two terminals serving domestic flights exclusively, the airport is still listed as the 15th busiest in the world. Travelers can find restaurants, bars, and shops in both terminals, as well as rental car offices on the lower levels and near the baggage claim areas.
Taxis, buses, shuttles, and the Disneyland Resort Express can be found at the public transportation island across from the arrivals pickup area. No stranger to the arts, John Wayne Airport is frequently used as a film location, as in such movies as Jerry Maguire and Clear and Present Danger, and the Airport Arts Program hosts exhibits in the departures terminal. A nine-foot, bronze statue of John Wayne greets passengers as they pass through the arrivals area.
If it's beautiful artwork that you want to see, then you need to attend the Contemporary Ceramic Art, Orange County and Beyond Exhibit that will be on display at the John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, CA.
