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This article is about an airport in California in the United States. For airports in Ontario, Canada, see List of airports in Canada

Ontario International Airport is located in Ontario, California. It is the second major international airport in the area, after Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Ontario International Airport is typically less crowded and easier to use than LAX; according to Forbes it is one of the five best alternate airports in America. It is the only major commercial airport to serve the fast growing Inland Empire region of California. The airport is the West Coast air and truck hub for UPS and is a major distribution point for FedEx.

It is located approximately 38 miles (61 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles. Drivers can either use the San Bernardino Freeway or the Pomona Freeway to access the airport. The airport is also served by local buses and by private shuttles. However, most passengers drive or are picked up at the airport.

Historically, Ontario has seen some rather interesting events. It was the only Los Angeles-area airport to see the Concorde supersonic aircraft as it made its promotion around the world flights. Also, the airport was originally built by one of the first flying clubs in southern California, The Friends of Ontario Airport, and dates back to 1923.

Recently, Ontario has been promoted as LA/Ontario International Airport in order to entice travelers from the already traffic-crammed Los Angeles International Airport.

Terminals

Ontario International Airport has 3 terminals. The terminal numbering scheme is designed to accommodate future growth. The airport's master plan calls for five terminals to be spaced adjacent to and in between the existing Terminal 2 and 4. The "international terminal" (which is a really a small building designed primarily to segregate arriving international passengers to clear customs) would be razed and be part of the new Terminal 1. One terminal would be dedicated exclusively to Southwest Airlines and the other to United Airlines, while the other airlines would share the remaining terminals.

The old Ontario Airport had two terminals: the main terminal and a small terminal for Delta Air Lines and SkyWest. The old terminals are west of the current terminals and are visible when landing. The old flight control tower is still used as an auxiliary tower. The previous design was of the traditional walk-up type with only one jetway gate; the new terminals use the more modern jetway system. The old terminals are currently used to shoot airport scenes in movies and on television. It was used as an interior stand-in for the Los Angeles airport on the LAX TV series, and is used for a key plot development on the fifth season of 24. The old terminals will be torn down when the new Terminal 1 is constructed.

There is discounted parking located outside the old terminal and at a remote location on the west end of the airport. On the east end, a ground transportation center is provided that consolidates all the rental car companies serving the airport in one central location. A circulator bus circles the airport and provides connections to each of the other terminals, rental car and remote parking lots, and the public transit stops.

General aviation is located at the south side of the airport, although most general aviation pilots tend to use Redlands Airport, Chino Airport, Upland Cable Airport, or Rialto Municipal Airport nearby.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 has 265,000 square feet (25,000 m²) and 12 gates. The following airlines serve from this terminal:

Terminal 4

Terminal 4 has 265,000 square feet (25,000 m²) and 12 gates. The following airlines serve from this terminal:

International Terminal

The International terminal has 2 gates and serves the following airlines:

References in Popular Culture

Ontario Airport was featured in the hit drama, 24 when terrorists took control of the airport in season 5 and took several hostages.

External links

San Bernardino County, California | Airports of Los Angeles | Airports in California

オンタリオ国際空港 | Ontario International Airport

 

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