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New Art Exhibitions Now on Display

John Wayne Airport hosts two captivating art exhibitions: "Endless Summer" and "No Touching." Running from November 10, 2023, to March 10, 2024, in the Vi Smith Gallery. "Endless Summer" by Betsy Enzensberger and Sarah Stieber celebrates the sunny spirit of Orange County. Located in Terminal A, Enzensberger's resin sculptures showcase 82 custom resin popsicles, while Stieber's "Water" series features lively pool-themed paintings. Both works invite viewers into vibrant scenes of a seemingly never-ending summer.

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John Wayne Airport Takes the Cake and Celebrates 100 Years of Flight in Orange County

Orange County's aviation history dates back to the 1920s when aviation pioneer Eddie Martin established a private landing strip known as the Eddie Martin Airport. In 1923, Martin furthered his legacy by founding the esteemed flying school Martin Aviation. A century later, Eddie Martin's legacy has ascended to new heights. John Wayne Airport, an award-winning …

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Brodard Express Rolls into John Wayne Airport

On October 5, 2023, Brodard Express celebrated the opening of its new restaurant at John Wayne Airport. The event marked the commencement of a captivating array of concessions set to grace the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. Distinguished guests, including Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District, representatives for Supervisor Sarmiento, Second …

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Fly Like A Girl

Air Force Captain Melanie Valentin, a T-38C instructor pilot, presented a morale patch to the Bob Hope USO at John Wayne Airport Tuesday, October 25th.  The patch depicts a female aviator in a helmet and mask with the slogan, “Fly like a Girl”. Valentin was inspired to create the patch to represent women in the …

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Gotta Catch Em’ All

John Wayne Airport Celebrates the one year anniversary of AirPAWS volunteer trading cards. They first debuted in September 2021 as a way to promote the four-legged ambassadors throughout the Terminal. Each of the fifteen animal ambassadors has a trading card with their photo, name, and fun fact.  AirPAWS human handlers are thrilled to share the …

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Calling all Orange County-related Visual Artists!

Exhibition display cases are located pre-security in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal John Wayne Airport (JWA) invites local artists to apply for solo-style exhibition slots in the JWA Community Focus Space (CFS) program’s monthly exhibition calendar with exhibition slots opening Mid-March 2023. Join the many talented artists who have showcased their artwork to elevate the …

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Got Mints?

John Wayne Airport tenants, Laz Parking and Hoag Health’s Fly Well Clinic, partnered together to offer a breath of fresh air to Valet Parking guests during drop-off and pick-up.