John Wayne Airport has completed the Terminals A and B Improvements Project 16 weeks ahead of schedule and more than $1.08 million under budget. The phased endeavor included numerous safety, code compliance, comfort, convenience and aesthetic improvements.
Airport Fun Facts
Sure, you probably already know that John Wayne Airport serves 10.6 million passengers annually, but did you know that 17,753 tons of cargo was shipped in 2018? Here are a few other fun facts from 2018 you can use to impress your friends and colleagues.
Food Pantry Opens at John Wayne Airport for Furloughed Federal Employees
John Wayne Airport transformed a conference room on January 21, 2019 into a mini food pantry operated by the Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County to provide donated produce, canned goods, toiletries, diapers, bread, milk and eggs to the approximately 400 Transportation Security (TSA) agents and federal employees based at the Airport.
Making Passenger Pick-Up Easy and Safe
On October 1, John Wayne Airport introduced new pick-up areas for passengers using ride apps Lyft, Uber and Wingz. Read on to find out more.
Puppies Learn Airport Security Procedures
John Wayne Airport continually works to create an accessible and friendly space for everyone – including adorably excited puppies that are training to become guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired. On May 19, John Wayne Airport hosted five special visitors from Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), along with their puppy raisers from …
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JWA 2017 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce the release of the John Wayne Airport 2017 Annual Report. At John Wayne Airport (JWA) we have a relentless focus on providing excellent financial stewardship, adhering to strict regulations in consideration of the local community and implementing continuous improvement for our guests. JWA is the only commercial airport in Orange …
It’s Easy Being Green
When thinking of a fire engine, red is the traditional color that most people envision. However, did you know that depending on the fire department or area where you live, fire engines can be painted black, white, blue, purple or lime-yellow? JWA’s brand new state-of-the-art Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) “Crash 2” …
Repurposing JWA’S Food Waste
John Wayne Airport (JWA) conducted a waste characterization study (WCS) in 2016. The study included conducting a 24-hour waste audit to evaluate the composition of waste from JWA’s Terminals. The WCS data revealed that 30 percent of JWA Terminal refuse by weight was food (organic) waste. In response to this finding JWA recently launched a …
Stormwater Protection Programs at JWA
Have you ever thought about where rainwater travels? Are you aware that water from a rainstorm can pick up contamination from rooftops, roads and trash, and these contaminants may enter our water system? The John Wayne Airport (JWA) Green Team frequently reviews practices and management methods with the goal of reducing the Airport’s environmental footprint, …
Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) 71st Annual Summer Conference
Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel was the welcoming presenter at the 71st annual Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) Summer Conference. Hosted by John Wayne Airport (JWA), the conference was held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa this past July. There were approximately 225 attendees, including …

