Opened in 1945, Cable Airport is located in the city of Upland and is the largest privately-owned public airport in the country. As of 2010, the airport services mostly privately-owned Pipers and Cessnas and encourages plane watchers to observe them taking off and landing. At the northeast corner of the airport, a parking area has been set aside for observers to get a good look at the planes as they come and go. Owned and operated by descendants of the airport's founders, Dewey and Maude Cable, Cable Airport is situated on 105 acres and houses over 450 aircraft.
Located in Ontario, the L.A.-Ontario International Airport is located 4.8 miles southeast of the city of Upland and is home to 10 airlines, including Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta Airlines and U.S. Airways. The airport offers complete airline services from its twin two-story terminals that opened in 1998. Ticketing and baggage claim services are offered on the terminals' ground floor while aircraft gates and all other passenger services are located on the second floor. Ontario International is less congested than the other international airports in the region, making it a popular alternative for travelers to Southern California.
Formerly known as Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino International Airport (SBIAA) is located 24.5 miles from Upland and provides over 60,000 charter, corporate and general aviation flights per year. Situated on 1,500 acres, the airport is overseen by the San Bernardino International Airport Authority which is made up of representatives from San Bernardino County and several surrounding cities. In anticipation of future passenger airline service, the SBIAA undertook a massive upgrade to its passenger terminal that, as of December 2010, has yet to be completed.
Owned and operated by the County of Orange, John Wayne Airport is located nearly 32 miles from Upland and is the only commercial airport in the county. Ten commercial, two commuter and two all-cargo airlines operate out of the airport which is home to more than 600 general aviation aircraft, including local law enforcement and medical flights. The airport is located near popular tourist attractions, including Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and beaches.
Upland is near several other airports, including Chino Airport (9 miles), Corona Municipal Airport (14.7 miles), Rialto Municipal Airport (15 miles) and Riverside Municipal Airport (16.3 miles). Other airports close to Upland that offer commercial passenger flights include Long Beach Airport (34.4 miles), Bob Hope Airport (40.4 miles) and Los Angeles International Airport (44.2 miles).
