For plane spotting, The SCLA (or in plane speak its simply called Victorville) is one of the more…read moreboth dull and exciting places to visit. The Southern California Logistics Airport is based on the former George Air Force Base which was active from 1941 to 1992. The airport has no commercial passenger service and is designed for business, military, and freight use. International cargo flights can land here as well due to its "foreign trade zone status". It is also home to several aerial firefighting units etc. and runway 17/35 at 15000 feet is the second largest public runway in the US. Following the grounding of 737 MAX's, Southwest elected to park their entire fleet here pending resolution of the software and flight safety issues that resulted in two crashes. What draws plane nuts to Victorville is the boneyard by and large. There is a large variety of mostly large aircraft that are either being stored (the hot dry climate is ideal) or being dismantled. Row after row of once proud airlines are lined up awaiting their fate's. Depending on how hard core you are you can make out the livery of current and often defunct airlines that have moved on. There are a few mysteries like the near new 787 parked and stored for more than a year. I could not get the tail numbers, but it may be an early production model that is too heavy for commercial use. Beyond the allure of seeing the planes there is not much else to do here. That being said, the city of Victorville has plenty of options for gas and eating, but unless there is a specific aviation event or your waiting for a particular plane to arrive, there is not much else going on at SCLA.

Unexpected stop due to wx late at night the day before Thanksgiving. Ramp crew and front desk…read morepersonnel were incredibly helpful. Special thank you to Irene and James. Got a crew car and allowed to bring back 2 days layer with no fees at all after topping off the tanks (14 gallons). Overall, would have gladly paid fees considering the priority of making it home for Thanksgiving but very grateful for the sense priority the personnel placed in simply ensuring they could all help get my father and I home. Upon my return on Friday, the next crew was just as incredibly helpful. Kudos to management for setting up the right culture as the crew certainly emphasized the trickled down mindset of providing the best customer service. Without a doubt will recommend Million Air to friends and colleagues. Lastly, tower was extremely helpful while in the soup in moderate/severe turbulence. The last minute diversion couldn't of gone better after totally knowing tower shifted their entire focus to providing the upmost assistance possible. Thank you all! -Serg

Super laid back small airport with a little snack bar. Right now you can get a beer and hotdog for…read more$14.95. I didn't get it but lots of snacks and drinks to lee you comfortable while you wait. Literally no traffic and it's very clean. It may be a little to get through security but not bad. The staff is friendly and only three gates so you have space between you and others. Very cool option!

San Bernardino International Airport is one of the easiest airport experiences I have ever had, and…read moreI honestly wish there were more flights out of here. From parking just steps from the terminal to cruising through TSA, everything was fast and stress free. I went from putting my car in park to sitting at the gate in under five minutes, which felt almost suspiciously efficient. The waiting area is spacious with plenty of seating, so even hanging out before boarding was comfortable. Right now the limited flight options are the only downside, but if more routes are added someday, this airport would be hard to beat for convenience.

I don't fly frequently but if I'm going to fly, I'd much rather leave from here than do the trek to…read moreLAX. I remember the days when it used to be super expensive to fly out of ONT in comparison to LAX. Thankful it's no longer as outrageous. First, this airport is 10 minutes from my house. There is NOTHING 10 minutes from LAX but traffic. For an early morning flights, I can leave my house 30 minutes before boarding time and get there and through TSA with time to give. Flying is already one of the worst ways to me to spend a day so being able to fly out of Ontario makes it a little bit more manageable. I usually fly Southwest or United so I only go to those terminals. Every once in a while, I'll fly out American. So far all the terminals that I use are pretty easy to get in and get out. Sometimes, in the evening, if someone is picking you up, it can take a while to get through but again in comparison to LA, it is a breeze. I love LA and I do a lot in LA but I would rather fly out of Ontario.

My preference is to fly out of Ontario versus San Diego whenever it lines up with our travel plans…read more It's a breeze to get in and out, less traffic, less crowds. This small airport is so convenient and low stress. We park in lot 5 and take the shuttle that drops off right in front of our terminal. Easy peasy! Terminal 4 is clean and maintained nicely. Because it's a small airport there are less dining options. Sitting here waiting to board our flight, I see a brewery, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, and I know further down is more fast food options. I really don't care for airport dining anyway, which is so pricey and usually not that great. Thumbs up for Ontario airport!

Hesperia Airport is Open and Operating as usual. Any reports to the contrary are FALSE…read more This regional airport has many wonderful opportunities for enterprising people, whether it be fly-ins by clubs in and around Southern California, or for hobbyists who love flying in the clean high desert air. There has also been word that they will be hosting a model airplane show and competition for all such enthusiasts in the high desert area in the near future.

This airport has no consideration for Big Bear city residence. They put work helicopters directly…read moreadjacent to residential homes with total disregard to the amount of noise dust they produce for the residence. This has been going on for weeks. Of all the places on the apron is this the best choice you could have made? Very disappointing.

How can you not recommend an airport? Especially one as beautiful as this. Flying in is absolutely…read morebreathtaking - landing is easy and taking off is just as dreamlike. Easy to access. Ample parking. Great services and restaurant.

My favorite airport! Flying in and out of here is always a breeze. The whole place has such a…read morerelaxed, chill vibe, and I've never had issues with TSA or long security lines. There are plenty of great food and drink options, from quick grab-and-go spots to more upscale sit down restaurants. Lots of new restaurants coming soon as well. One of my favorite touches is the live music. There's usually a guitarist/singer performing in a designated area, which adds to the laid-back atmosphere. It's not random, it feels intentional and professional. The bathrooms are also super clean and thoughtfully designed, with red/green lights above each stall so you can easily see what's available without checking doors. They even have a public piano, and I've heard some incredibly talented travelers play while waiting for their flights.

I do like traveling from John Wayne Airport. More so now that I can get a direct flight from OC to…read moreSpokane Washington. The flight via Alaska Air is 2 hours and 19 minutes. Parking is easy here ( NO NEED TO PREBOOK PARKING FOR LONG STAY) simply park and pay when you return. Also TSA is fast even without TSA - Pre-Check service!

What's a relaxing atmosphere!…read more Palm trees, plants lots of outer seating the wind blowing through the waiting area because it's open Air little birds hopping around looking for crumbles you've dropped. It's quite a relaxing airport. And the TSA here is not your typical grumpy TSA they smile they're friendly Most airports when I get there, it's a cluster F And you realize life is gonna suck for a bit At Palm Springs, International Airport has got a chill vibe all the way through the airport and then onto the plane

I've been to Palm Springs a handful of times and it's an easy drive from Phoenix, but when given…read morethe opportunity to fly into PSP and skip the drive, I took it! PSP was a pleasure to fly into... a super quick trip from PHX, and easy to get from the gate to the baggage / ground transportation area too. I didn't spend too much time here but I did use the restroom, which was clean and convenient. If you have an option to fly into this airport, take it!

Ever since the scumbags at ATP started operating out of this airport, it's been an endless source…read moreof noise pollution as they fly back and forth over Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte and Azusa ad nauseum. Seven days a week, sometimes 2 flights at the same time, and they never seem to deviate from this pattern. Day in, day out, it never stops. It's getting really old, guys. You can't even use the "don't live near an airport, then" excuse, you're literally going out of your way. We're getting sick of the constant, endless buzz of you repeatedly flying over our homes. Please give us a fucking break.

Stopped in on Thursday morning after my doctors appointment. Wanted to get breakfast and this was a…read moreshort easy drive from my doctors office. Located at the airport the restaurant provides a great opportunity to see general aviation and enjoy yourself while you're having breakfast or lunch. The restaurant offers seating outside or inside ( prefer outdoor) to watch the flights and outdoors. I had there (2) eggs with bacon and hash browns with white toast. The food arrived quickly and the service was excellent. definitely would come back again.

This week my eldest daughter and I traveled to Phoenix to visit my youngest daughter. We usually…read moredrive the 6 hours from SoCal to Phoenix. Since we'd be there for only a few days we flew Southwest Airlines instead. Daughter #1 lives in the Valley. I live in OC so we both decided to take Amtrak and meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport. I usually fly out of Long Beach LBX or John Wayne Airport SNA in Irvine. Hollywood Burbank Airport was like a step back in time. The one story sprawling terminal reminded me of a California mission. The interior appeared to be original circa 1950s. No long walk to check-in or to TSA check point. Shorter walk to the gate. What a throwback. What convenience. Upon our return, baggage claim boasts 2 turnstiles. And yet the airport, on a Tuesday and again on Thursday, was a buzz with foot traffic. Masses of travelers coming and going. We enjoyed the intimacy of the airport. And have definitely added it to our preferred list of airports for local travel.

For some reason I always think this airport will be easier than LAX, but I am not sure I still…read morebelieve that. Upon landing, half the plane had to get off on a really steep staircase. Then we went to baggage claim, which is a tiny room where everyone stands 6 inches from the baggage belt, so it is nearly impossible to see your bag coming or even get to it. Perhaps the worst system I have seen in my life. Going through security on the way back was fine. The precheck line is longer than the regular line, so I hope they staff lines accordingly in the future. There really are no amenities here. No restaurants, nowhere to plug your phone in, nothing. I went to buy a water and it was $9. I would hate to have a delayed flight here, it's kind of a nightmare. Next time I will save myself the trouble and just go to LAX.