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21 Aug 2021 | 04:23 AM UTC

US: Officials reopen John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., the evening of Aug. 20 /update 1

Officials reopen John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., US, the evening of Aug. 20 following police activity. Reconfirm flights.

Warning

Event

Airport officials have reopened John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California, the evening of Aug. 20 following evacuations due to an unspecified incident. Unconfirmed accounts suggest police were looking for a suspect that breached airport security perimeters. Authorities did not state if they have anyone in custody. There were no reports of injuries. Officials had suspended all flights at SNA as a precaution during the search operation.

Lingering flight delays and cancellations are likely at SNA through at least early Aug. 21.

Advice

Reconfirm flights at SNA through at least early Aug. 21.