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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 …
John Wayne Airport is launching a new educational outreach program, AirACADEMY, designed to provide residents with an overview of how the Airport functions. Participants will learn how airport operations, service programs, and business partners work together to successfully provide a safe, secure, and efficient award-winning Airport. AirACADEMY will include six two-hour sessions, covering Access & …
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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 …
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is pleased to have received the 2022 Social Media Community and Program Engagement Award of Distinction from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO). The Airport’s program was designed to generate excitement and educate the public about travel through JWA and create unique video footage to increase impressions and engagement. …
John Wayne Airport travelers and guests enjoyed the sounds of the season as Orange County high school musical groups brought 16 live holiday musical performances to the Thomas F. Riley Terminal from December 9 to 16, 2022. All performances took place in Baggage Claim located on the Arrival (lower) Level of Terminals A, B, and …
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 …
The sights and sounds of the holiday season are in full swing at John Wayne Airport! Festive seasonal décor adorns the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, bringing holiday cheer and greeting visitors and guests alike. Two new selfie stations were added to the holiday décor this year, including a vibrant outdoor wreath on the lower level, …
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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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John Wayne Airport has produced a new travel rehearsal video highlighting the benefits of the Airport’s Helping Hands program. The “Helping Hands Journey” video shares the sights, sounds and steps of travel one might experience when navigating through the Airport.
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