the latest news from John Wayne Airport
Very few individuals will have as much impact on a sport as Hobart “Hobie” Alter did for water sports. He not only revolutionized surfing, and was at the epicenter of what would eventually become a multi-billion-dollar industry in Southern California, he also expanded the adventure of sailing with his invention of the Hobie Catamaran.
Working with individuals with hidden disabilities, such as Autism, is a truly worthwhile and rewarding experience. Although John Wayne Airport has been providing specialized services for travelers with disabilities for many years, our Customer Relations staff are excited for the opportunity to provide support and service to those individuals needing extra assistance through our formalized Helping Hands program.
Turning 100 is quite an accomplishment, and the Laguna Art Museum is sharing their yearlong celebration with guests at John Wayne Airport. Guests strolling past the Orange County Destination Art and Culture exhibit located in the pedestrian walkway connecting Terminals B and C (pre-security) will have the opportunity to experience a visual history lesson about …
Continue reading "John Wayne Airport Celebrates Laguna Art Museum"
Nothing ruins your vacation excitement like unexpected baggage fees. Repacking on the floor of the airport terminal because your luggage is over the allowed limit is never any fun either! JWA's new weigh tables can help you avoid additional baggage fees and the embarrassment and eye-roll of those passengers waiting in line behind you. Each …
Each year, the Bob Hope USO at John Wayne Airport (JWA) serves more than 21,000 military members traveling through the Airport. The friendly hospitality they receive is all due to the many wonderful volunteers who make sure our service personnel receive a warm and caring welcome. Approximately 100 United Service Organizations (USO) volunteers serve at …
Ask any wellness pro or flight crew member how they stay healthy while traveling, and most of them will tell you it involves drinking more water. To help you stay hydrated, JWA is excited to announce the recent installation of new water refill stations in all three Terminals. You can find the water refill stations …
In early 2016, the County initiated the Terminals A and B Improvements Project - a phased, three-year endeavor with numerous safety, code compliance, comfort, convenience and aesthetic improvements to the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. Our most recent completed improvements include: New Nursing Mother’s Lounge Mothers traveling through John Wayne Airport have access to a new …
Continue reading "Terminals A and B Improvements Project at JWA"
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is pleased to announce the recent upgrade of its web-based Flight Track Viewer, powered by VOLANS. JWA’s Flight Track Viewer, developed by BridgeNet International and originally launched in January 2015, is a 3D software application with a user-friendly interface making it easy for the public to view aircraft flight tracks originating …
Continue reading "John Wayne Airport Introduces Upgraded 3D Flight Tracking Tool"
