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John Wayne Airport has launched our brand-new Airport podcast – Destination SNA - offering a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, people, and innovations that keep our Airport moving. Hosted by JWA Airport Director Charlene Reynolds, Destination SNA will connect travelers, aviation enthusiasts, employees, and our community through conversations with Airport experts, tenants, and special guests. …
Summer travel season is heating up, and John Wayne Airport (JWA) is helping passengers stay cool, celebrate the season, and create lasting family memories with a series of special events throughout the summer. Stay Refreshed on Hydration Day – June 23 Travelers are encouraged to fill up and stay hydrated during their journey on Hydration …
This Halloween will be paw-sitively spooky when our pup-friendly parade strolls the Terminal. Our OC AirPAWS therapy dogs will come dressed for the occasion in their cutest and spookiest costumes (complete with wagging tails) bringing smiles to travelers of all ages. Guests can pose for photos as they catch the pups strutting their stuff and …
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We understand the unique challenges facing traveling families and we are always looking for new ways to offer families relief and comfort. The Airport offers several family friendly amenities to make your travel more enjoyable, including a new TSA Family Lane at Security Screening. The TSA checkpoint in Terminal B has a designated Family Lane …
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Beginning September 1 through November 30, 2025 John Wayne Airport will once again partner with Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire to help grant wishes for local children battling critical illnesses. The “Trips that Transform” campaign accepts donations of unused, low balance or soon-to-expire airline miles for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines. Every …
It was all smiles on Thursday, August 21, for our summer fun day celebration. The Airport hosted a children’s event with balloon twisting, face painting, and JWA-branded giveaways, including fun guides, crayons, and airplane squishies. Many families stopped for face painting and balloon animals, and we gave away more than 100 gift bags during the …
John Wayne Airport now offers two locations in the Terminal for breastfeeding mothers. A new lactation pod located in the Terminal C baggage claim area provides a private and comfortable space to nurse or pump. The Mamava Pod includes built-in seating, countertop, mirror & coat hook, along with outlet and USB port. It is free …
Thursday, February 6, 2025, marked the opening of the new Children’s Play Area, designed to provide a fun and engaging space for families traveling through the Terminal. Inspired by the beauty of Orange County, the play area features interactive elements that reflect the region’s coastal charm, including a lifeguard tower, sea lion, sandcastle, and surfboard …
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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.
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 …
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