ONTARIO AIRPORT (ONT) INFORMATION

Ontario International Airport is a public airport located in San Bernardino County approximately 2 mi/3.2 km from central Ontario, California, USA as well as 18 mi/29 km west of downtown San Bernardino. Los Angeles is located 38 mi/61 km away.

The airport began as Latimer Field, a landing field, in 1923 on land leased from the Union Pacific Railroad and it got its name from an orange-packing company that was located next to the strip. An airport was built by the Friends of Ontario Airport – one of Southern California’s first flying clubs. The city of Ontario purchased some land and established Ontario Municipal Airport in 1929, which was expanded again 1941 and during the later years of WWII it was used as Army Air Corps Lockheed P-38 Lightning training base as well as North American P-15 Mustang operating base.

The airport was renamed Ontario International Airport in 1946. The airport has undergone expansion and renovations over the decades past since and today it has two runways and two main terminal buildings, Terminal 2 and Terminal 4, as well as a separate international arrivals facility and the old terminal building, Terminal 1, now functions as the Administration Building and it also houses the USO Lounge.

The two terminals are equal in size, although Terminal 2 has 13 gates and Terminal 4 has 14 gates. The international arrivals facility has two gates used for arrivals only. All international departures take place from the main terminals.

The airport’s IATA code is ONT and the ICAO code is KONT. The airport is owned by the City of Ontario/San Bernardino County and is operated by Ontario International Airport Authority as of late 2016 and it changed the name back to its current, and previous, name after the former owner and operator, LAWA (Los Angeles World Airports) had renamed it LA/Ontario International Airport back in 2006. The ownership change came after LAWA’s operation of the airport was criticized and questioned by the city of Ontario (in 2010), backed up by Southern California Association of Governments. The arguments were that LAWA didn’t have any interest in maintaining the services as the airport was not within the City of Los Angeles borders. The airport had seen a decline over a period of some years which reversed in 2017 when the airport, for the first time since 2007, experienced a faster growth than LAX airport.

The airport saw 4,496,592 passengers move through it in 2021, which is a decrease from pre-pandemic 2019 when they saw 5,583,732 passengers come through it. 2020 saw 2,538,482 passengers, a decline due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The airport has two runways, both concrete, of 12,197 ft/3,718 m and 10,200 ft/ 3,109 m respectively.

Ontario International Airport serves Inland Empire as well as the Greater Los Angeles area and it is the hub for UPS Airlines and a focus city for Amazon Air.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Ontario International Airport

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Transfers at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Rental Cars – The airport’s Rental Car Center is located just on the edge of airport grounds along Haven Avenue and this is where the on-airport rental car companies have their offices. The complementary shuttle provided by airport transfers travelers between the terminals and the facility. Off-ground rental car companies often supply shuttles from the Rental Car Center to their premises. See and compare all rental car companies at Ontario International Airport.

Buses – Omnitrans provides Bus Route 61 that runs between Pomona and Fontana with stops in Ontario as well as at the airport terminals and many more locations along the way. Buses run daily from morning to evening, although departs begin later and end earlier during the weekends and with slightly less frequency. More information about buses to and from Ontario International Airport.

Greyhound – A Greyhound station is located north of downtown Ontario. There are no public bus stops nearby so the best way of transferring there is by taxi.

Taxis – The official taxi cabs are provided by Bell Cab and can be found in the taxi ranks outside the terminals. See more about taxis at Ontario International Airport.

Coaches, Limousines and Shuttles – Several companies offer varying ways of transportation from, or to, the airport. See more about ground transportation services at Ontario International Airport.

Trains – It is possible to transfer both directly and indirectly to several Metrolink stations from the airport as well as to an Amtrak station. Omnitrans Bus Route 61 has Metrolink stations on both ends. In Fontana the end stop is the Metrolink Station and in Pomona it is located only 5 minutes away. It takes 45 minutes to Fontana and 30 minutes to Pomona from the airport.

The Metrolink station that is closest to the airport is however Ontario-East Metrolink Station located a few mi/km from the airport. There is no direct transfer, but it is possible to take Omnitrans Bus Route 81 from outside the Car Rental Center, on Haven Avenue, directly there. To get to the Car Rental Center from the terminals it is possible to take the airport shuttle or Bus Route 61. More details about train services to and from Ontario International Airport.

The Amtrak station is located in central Ontario, only two minutes from the nearest stop of Route 61.

Hotels near Ontario International Airport

There are a number of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements at or near Ontario International Airport.

Parking at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

The airport offers open-air surface lot parking both in close proximity to each of the main terminals, and further away for more economic fees. Premium parking is also available. See more about short and long term parking at Ontario International Airport.

Additional Services and Amenities at Ontario International Airport

At Ontario International Airport you will find the usual array of bars and restaurants, airport lounges and shops.

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Wheelchair Assistance at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Travelers in need of wheelchair assistance or other special needs are recommended to request it at least 48 hours ahead of the scheduled time of departure. The request is to be made to the airline in question.

It is also recommend arriving at the airport at least one hour earlier than the recommended time of arrival.

WiFi at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

ONT provides free WiFi access for up to 4 hours via the hotspot named “ONT-WiFi”.

Nursing Rooms at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Both terminals houses Nursing Rooms where mothers can breastfeed or pump in a comfortable, safe and private environment. The rooms have comfortable seating, power outlet, a table and a table.

Pet Relief Areas at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Each terminal has both an indoors and an outdoors pet relief area. The indoors are located on airside while the outdoors are located at the far end of each of the terminals.

USO Lounge at Ontario International Airport (ONT)

The USO Lounge at ONT welcomes troops and their families free of charge. It is located in the separate Administration Building, once Terminal 1, and is connected with the main terminals via the free shuttle bus system provided by the airport. It is approximately 10,000 square feet/930 square meters in area and houses libraries for books and magazines as well as for films and television shows. There is also a games room, rooms for napping, a family room, computers with internet access and a children’s area as well as a nursery. An outdoor patio is also provided.

Closest International Airport to Ontario International Airport (ONT)

The closest international airport Ontario International Airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California, USA located 42 mi/68 km away.

Things to do in Ontario

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in Ontario, Canada.

Ontario International Airport (ONT) Contacts

Address: Ontario International Airport, Ontario, CA 91761, United States
General Phone: +1 909-544-5378
General Email: customerexperience@flyontario.com
Lost and Found Phone: +1 909-544-5128
Lost and Found Email: customerexperience@flyontario.com
Official Website: https://www.flyontario.com/

Local Information

Drive on: Right
Electricity: 120V/60Hz
Plug: A, B
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