Ya jest cain’t miss th’ big galoot! He’s right thar, all nine feet of ‘im. He seems to be walkin’ in that familiar stride, ready to take on any cattle-rustlin’ varmints foolish enough to get in his way!

One of the most popular in Southern California, John Wayne Airport served eight million passengers last year, with expectations of even more this year. Greeting those arriving for flights from his post just outside the baggage checking area is the imposing statue of the famous Western star himself. 

Among the airlines serving John Wayne are Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways. Flights are to many destinations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A wide range of bus, limo, shuttle, taxi and other transportation services are available at the airport.

Convenient for vacationers and other travelers, John Wayne Airport is 14 miles from Disneyland and 40 miles from downtown Los Angeles. It is also just seven miles from Newport Beach (where Wayne spent his final years), 13 miles from Laguna Beach and 17 miles from Long Beach.

An hour or so away, if freeway traffic is not drive time, and on the San Fernando Valley side of Los Angeles, is the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank. But that’s a whole ‘nother movie star story.

For schedules and other information about John Wayne Airport, go to www.ocair.com