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John Wayne Airport (JWA) is proud to announce its #1 ranking in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. This prestigious recognition reflects JWA's unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience.
Balboa Island Museum (BIM) is featured in John Wayne Airport’s Destination Gallery, located on the upper level, between Terminals B & C. The Exhibit highlights attractions, both past and present, of Balboa Island, Newport Beach.
John Wayne Airport received the 2024 Excellence in Public Information & Communications Award of Distinction from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO). The “Marketing Plan Campaign” award was received for the Airport’s “100 Years of Flight” celebration. The Airport developed a marketing and communications campaign to celebrate 100 Years of Flight in Orange …
To further modernize and transform 37,000 square feet of casual dining, quick-serve coffee shops and retail stores, new concession operators representing many of our local favorites have been selected to embody the vibrant essence and culture of Orange County and Southern California. After an extensive bid process, new retail and food & beverage concessions will …
John Wayne Airport is excited to bring another local culinary offering to our guests. The premier fast-casual concept specializes in affordable, nutritious cuisine made with the highest quality, finest and freshest ingredients, served in a fun, comfortable and relaxed environment. Perfect for travelers looking for healthy dining options on the go, Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails …
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 …
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