Southwest Airlines resumed daily nonstop service to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta on March 11, 2021, expanding John Wayne Airport’s route map to include more than 30 nonstop destinations and bring additional travel options to guests.
Orange County Parks Exhibit at John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport is featuring a new exhibit showcasing 60,000 acres of parkland and historical space now featured in the Orange County: Destination Art & Culture exhibit through December 2021.
2021 Calendar Features AirPAWS Ambassadors
John Wayne Airport has released its 2021 calendar, highlighting AirPAWS therapy dogs. Each month features one of the special therapy dogs from OC Animal Allies photographed throughout the Terminal, taking advantage of the many amenities we provide.
Waste Amnesty Event Receives Industry Award
John Wayne Airport’s “Waste Amnesty Event” received an Environmental Achievement Award honorable mention in the Environmental Improvement with Limited Resources category from the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA).
General Aviation Improvement Plan Moves Forward
After years of extensive environmental planning and community outreach, the Orange County Board of Supervisors awarded long-term leases to two full-service Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) at John Wayne Airport; Clay Lacy Aviation, Inc. for the Northwest Full-Service FBO, and Aviation Consultants, Inc., doing business as ACI Jet, for the Northeast Full-Service FBO. Jay’s Aircraft Maintenance was awarded the limited-service FBO lease located on the Southwest parcel.
John Wayne Airport Once Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best
John Wayne Airport ranked #2 among large airports in North America by J.D. Power's 2020 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.
Now Boarding…New Nonstop Destinations
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is excited to add several new nonstop destinations to our lineup. Beginning in February 2021, Allegiant Airlines will begin service at JWA flying nonstop to Boise, ID; Grand Junction, CO; Medford, OR; Missoula, MT; Provo, UT; Reno, NV; and Spokane, WA.
Reconnecting You with Family, Friends, and Business
John Wayne Airport has always provided a clean, safe and welcoming environment, and as an essential travel service, we recognize our continued obligations to ensure the health and well-being of our employees, tenants, and guests.
A Year Dedicated to Our Guests and Community
There is no question that we strive every day to deliver a superior guest experience, with a wide variety of services, from high-speed Wi-Fi, and gate delivered meals, among many others. In addition, we are equally as committed to being a good neighbor, which shows in our business, our environmental efforts, and our social responsibility.
New Sculpture Brings Creative Sense of Flight to Airport
John Wayne Airport is honored to be the recipient of a sculpture generously donated to the Airport’s permanent art collection. The sculpture, created by renowned artist Betty Gold, is titled VOLAR, which means “to fly.” It is located on Baggage Carousel 1, in Terminal A.

