the latest news from John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport has completed the Terminals A and B Improvements Project 16 weeks ahead of schedule and more than $1.08 million under budget. The phased endeavor included numerous safety, code compliance, comfort, convenience and aesthetic improvements.
John Wayne Airport is proud to be a Community Partner and “Official Airport” for the 2019 Hoag Classic, one of the most prestigious events on the PGA TOUR Champions. The Hoag Classic tees off at the Newport Beach Country Club March 6-10, 2019 and hosts the finest field of professional golfers, including Vijay Singh who won last year, Fred Couples, John Daly and Tom Kite.
At John Wayne Airport, we strive to make traveling as enjoyable as possible by offering convenient access to a wide variety of amenities, retail spaces and more than 20 dining options. Our commitment to a superior guest experience never ends and that’s why we’re always looking at new ways to improve the Airport on your behalf.
Sure, you probably already know that John Wayne Airport serves 10.6 million passengers annually, but did you know that 17,753 tons of cargo was shipped in 2018? Here are a few other fun facts from 2018 you can use to impress your friends and colleagues.
Travelers heading to John Wayne Airport can now easily preorder a meal or snack from select locations throughout the Terminal. Orders can be placed through the free mobile app “Host2Coast”, paid for and scheduled for pick-up up to 4 hours in advance of arrival at the Airport.
Very few individuals will have as much impact on a sport as Hobart “Hobie” Alter did for water sports. He not only revolutionized surfing, and was at the epicenter of what would eventually become a multi-billion-dollar industry in Southern California, he also expanded the adventure of sailing with his invention of the Hobie Catamaran.
Working with individuals with hidden disabilities, such as Autism, is a truly worthwhile and rewarding experience. Although John Wayne Airport has been providing specialized services for travelers with disabilities for many years, our Customer Relations staff are excited for the opportunity to provide support and service to those individuals needing extra assistance through our formalized Helping Hands program.
John Wayne Airport is thrilled to announce the November 15 launch of its Helping Hands personalized travel assistance program for individuals with hidden disabilities. This special service is provided at no charge and is available daily from 6 am – 11 pm.
On October 1, John Wayne Airport introduced new pick-up areas for passengers using ride apps Lyft, Uber and Wingz. Read on to find out more.
John Wayne Airport is home to two winning entries from the 11th Annual Orange County Canstruction® competition. TCA Architects, who won the “Best Meal” Award, built their “You CAN Catch a Poke-Bowl” Canstruction using vegetables, rice, tuna and clams, and incorporated the iconic and popular Pokemon into their structure. The clever structure is on display …
