California Airport List

Tips For Surviving In a California Airport

With the multitude of airports within the State of California, it is indeed very confusing to get around, especially if you’re not from the area. Here is a guide to the airports and their corresponding letter codes as designated:

• Burbank Airport     BUR
• Catalina Island Airport    AVX
• El Toro Airport     NZJ
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport  FAT
• Long Beach Airport     LGB
• Los Angeles International Airport    LAX
• Monterey Peninsula Airport    MRY
• Oakland International Airport    OAK
• Ontario International Airport    ONT
• Palmsdale Airport     PMD
• Sacramento Executive Airport   SAC
• Sacramento International Airport   SMF
• Sacramento Mather Airport    MHR
• San Diego-Lindbergh Field International Airport SAN
• San Francisco International Airport   SFO
• San Jose International Airport   SJC
• Santa Ana-John Wayne International Airport  SNA
• Santa Barbara Municipal Airport   SBO
• Santa Monica Municipal Airport   SMO
• Van Nuys Regional Airport     VNY
• Watsonville Municipal Airport   WVI

California Airports Information

When in an airport, it is also important to remember these tips:

Always have a backup plan. Don’t convert all of your money into the currency of the place you’re going to. You might need to take a cab home or call someone to pick you up.

Expect your flight to be delayed: Sometimes, planes get delayed, or overbooked, and in order to come out sane and in one piece, try your best to be prepared for every untoward occasion. It could be as simple as bringing a book, a CD or an MP3 player, or a pillow for the occasional nap. Earplugs, snacks, water are also good provisions to bring just in case.

Set an alarm, either on your watch, on your mobile phone, or palm pilot. Set it 30 minutes before your actual boarding time. You never know when you’re going to lose yourself in idle duty-free shopping or napping, or reading your favorite magazine. Be prepared, or else suffer the consequences.

Bring disinfectant wipes, hand gel, and toilet paper. Be sure to wipe every surface you will sit on, or set your bags on, as you never know what was previously set on there.

Wear something comfortable. Too many unfortunate “fashionista wannabees” have suffered too many blisters trying to look like Audrey Hepburn in teetering heels while waiting in line that will never end. More comfort for you means less crankiness for the airport people who are only doing their jobs.

Bring something comfortable to sit on. A soft bag, a sturdy suitcase, anything of the sort will do in the eventuality of a really, really long line. You’ll thank yourself after.