John Wayne Airport, officially named after the legendary actor who lived in nearby Newport Beach, serves Orange County, California. With approximately 11 million passengers annually and 12 airlines, it's the primary airport for Orange County — and was ranked #1 large airport in North America by J.D. Power in 2024 and 2025.
The airport is known for its convenient size, fast security, walkable rental car facilities, and its unique noise curfew that restricts flights between 10 PM and 7 AM.
Address: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Phone: (949) 252-5200.