the latest news from John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport is pleased to welcome Alisa Ochoa as our new Arts Curator. Alisa brings more than 20 years of experience in museum, gallery, and collections management, with a strong background in curating exhibitions, coordinating international installations, and fostering public engagement through the arts. She most recently served as Co-Director of Tiger Strikes Asteroid, …
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Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director for John Wayne Airport, has been honored with the Airport Executive of the Year Award by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). This award is the Chapter’s highest recognition and celebrates an airport leader who exemplifies exceptional leadership, vision, and meaningful contributions to the aviation industry. …
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John Wayne Airport welcomes newUnited Airlines flights to Dulles International Airport.
John Wayne Airport has launched our brand-new Airport podcast – Destination SNA - offering a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, people, and innovations that keep our Airport moving. Hosted by JWA Airport Director Charlene Reynolds, Destination SNA will connect travelers, aviation enthusiasts, employees, and our community through conversations with Airport experts, tenants, and special guests. …
John Wayne Airport has released the 2025 Annual Report, which shares our progress as transformation takes flight across every corner of our Airport. We believe —People First, Excellence Always— has shaped every decision we made and every improvement we delivered. This year marked a pivotal moment as our investments began coming to life. We’re thrilled …
We understand the unique challenges facing traveling families and we are always looking for new ways to offer families relief and comfort. The Airport offers several family friendly amenities to make your travel more enjoyable, including a new TSA Family Lane at Security Screening. The TSA checkpoint in Terminal B has a designated Family Lane …
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Beginning September 1 through November 30, 2025 John Wayne Airport will once again partner with Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire to help grant wishes for local children battling critical illnesses. The “Trips that Transform” campaign accepts donations of unused, low balance or soon-to-expire airline miles for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines. Every …
It was all smiles on Thursday, August 21, for our summer fun day celebration. The Airport hosted a children’s event with balloon twisting, face painting, and JWA-branded giveaways, including fun guides, crayons, and airplane squishies. Many families stopped for face painting and balloon animals, and we gave away more than 100 gift bags during the …
John Wayne Airport now offers two locations in the Terminal for breastfeeding mothers. A new lactation pod located in the Terminal C baggage claim area provides a private and comfortable space to nurse or pump. The Mamava Pod includes built-in seating, countertop, mirror & coat hook, along with outlet and USB port. It is free …
Thursday, February 6, 2025, marked the opening of the new Children’s Play Area, designed to provide a fun and engaging space for families traveling through the Terminal. Inspired by the beauty of Orange County, the play area features interactive elements that reflect the region’s coastal charm, including a lifeguard tower, sea lion, sandcastle, and surfboard …
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