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Watch John Wayne Airport’s holiday tree come to life! The holiday season is all around at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, bringing holiday cheer throughout. Enjoy a timelapse video of the festive tree being installed overnight like magic. To make all your selfie wishes come true, we’ve added a beautiful, lighted ornament on the lower level, outside the statue windows.
Merry Moments is back for another year! Guests traveling through John Wayne Airport in December will be greeted with seasonal surprises and delights bringing holiday cheer! The spin and win wheel will travel throughout the Terminal Dec. 4 - 8. Guests will be encouraged to take a spin to win special gifts donated from Airport …
We understand you have plenty of options when choosing an airport, and we want you to know that we have 42 nonstop reasons why John Wayne Airport is an ideal choice. Besides being nationally ranked among the best of the best, we are also one of the most convenient airports around - from getting to …
John Wayne Airport ranked #2 among large airports, continuing its record of top rankings since it was elevated to the large airport category in 2017. The Airport ranked #1 among large airports in 2017 and 2018, and placed second in 2020, 2022 and 2023. The achievement reaffirms our longstanding commitment to providing an exceptional passenger …
On April 19, 2023, 424 participants from John Wayne Airport and several mutual-aid partner agencies, successfully completed a live exercise simulating a major aircraft emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all public, commercial service airports to conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise (AirEx) every three years. The purpose of the FAA-required exercise is to …
John Wayne Airport released the 2022 Annual Report, which shares our recent progress – including some all-time highs – and our exciting plans to reach new horizons. Last year, the Airport posted the highest-ranking passenger totals of all time nearly every week, starting in June, with the all-time highest in October. We also saw more …
If you find yourself with a last minute gift purchase and need it wrapped – we’re here for you! John Wayne Airport is offering complimentary gift wrap. Just stop by the gift wrap table located across from Ruby’s Diner, in Terminal A. We will have wrapping paper, boxes, bows, bags, and tissue for most size …
Merry Moments is back for another year! Guests traveling through John Wayne Airport December 12 -23, will be greeted with seasonal surprises and delights, bringing holiday cheer to everyone. The spin and win wheel will travel throughout the Terminal, and guests will be encouraged to take a spin to win special gifts donated from Airport …
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Throughout the month of August, John Wayne Airport partnered 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.
John Wayne Airport ranked #2 among large airports in North America by J.D. Power's 2022 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, continuing its record of top rankings since it was elevated to the large airport category in 2017. The Airport ranked #1 among large airports in 2017 and 2018, and placed second in 2019 and 2020.
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