So. California fires: Travel contacts + resources

In response to many fire-related travel-planning requests we’ve received recently, here are a few helpful links.

Please let us know about other helpful online resources in the Comment section.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIRPORTS

Los Angeles County

• Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR): (818) 840-8840, no delays reported at 7pm PDT
• Long Beach Airport (LGB): (562) 570-2600
• Los Angeles World Airports (LAX, ONT, PMD, VNY): (310) 646-5252, best to contact individual airlines directly for flight status updates

Beyond Los Angeles

• John Wayne Airport (SNA): (949) 252-5200, flight tracker
“The Airport is open and operational. Passengers are encouraged to contact their airline to check the status of their flight prior to coming to the Airport.”

• Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): (760) 318-3800

• San Diego Airport (SAN): (619) 400-2400
“San Diego International Airport remains open during the fire emergency in San Diego County. Currently, flight operations are normal and airlines are operating with regular schedules. However, travelers are advised to contact their respective airlines for information on possible delays or cancellations.”

• Santa Barbara Airport (SBA): (805) 967-7111, non-stop flight schedule

CALIFORNIA TRAVEL + TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

• California State Tourism Department, So. California Wildfire Updates
“Updated as of 4 p.m., Wednesday, 10/24/07:
If you are planning to travel to Southern California and are concerned that your travel will take you near a fire area, we recommend checking with your travel destination to make sure they are open and ready to accommodate your visit.”

• Amtrak: (800) 872-7245 (800-USA-RAIL)
“Amtrak Suspends All Service between San Diego and San Juan Capistrano as a Result of Wildfires”

• California State Parks fire information page: (800) 777-0369
Updated 3 p.m. Oct. 24: “22 State Parks Closed in Southern California Fires”• Caltrans 511 (Smart-Traveler) highway information: 800-COMMUTE (800-266-6883)

• Metrolink / Southern California Regional Rail Authority
“4:30 p.m.: The Camp Pendleton Fire Department temporarily reopened the Orange County Line between Oceanside and San Juan Capistrano to allow movement of train equipment out of the fire area. The tracks were re-closed until further notice.”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTH RESOURCES

• South Coast Air Quality Management District: (800) CUT-SMOG (288-7664), (909) 396-2000 [recorded, bilingual (English/Spanish) air quality updates and health advisories]

Related Los Angeles Times links:

L.A. Times Breaking News Blog: Southern California Wildfires
Not quite business as usual for hotels in fire zones
Airlines waive change fees for those affected by fires
Disaster aid centers to open this week in Southern California

So. California fires: Travel + evacuee resources
So. Cal fires: Vacancy! Irvine & San Bernardino
So. Cal fires: Vacancy! Malibu & San Diego hotels

— Andrew D. Nystrom
Sr. Editor, Los Angeles Times Travel

[Photos: Los Angeles Times Staff Photographers]

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