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John Wayne Airport (JWA) is excited to announce that two students who placed in the Airport’s 28th Annual Student Art Contest in 2017 have gone on to win at the international level and were recognized for their artistic talent. The artwork by the 54 Orange County student artist winners who created “Flying into the Future” …
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Guests waiting to catch their flights have a new amenity at John Wayne Airport – live music! This new music program, “JWAlive,” began in February as a pilot program. On Wednesday, April 25, John Wayne Airport, QSC and Keyboard Concepts celebrated with the official launch of the JWAlive program. The overall goal of the live …
Art is an enjoyable part of the guest experience at John Wayne Airport. Whether entering the security area, passing time before boarding a plane or arriving in Orange County, JWA offers an array of visual art exhibits throughout the Airport. Travelers, staff members and businesses benefit from JWA Arts Program. Local artists have the opportunity …
Welcome to JWA Direct, the official blog of John Wayne Airport, Orange County! We are excited to share our stories covering a range of topics, from Amenities and Destinations to Behind the Scenes and Travel Tips. Since we are just getting started, we would like to give you a quick tour of our new blog’s …
The merry voices of local high school musical groups rang through John Wayne Airport (JWA) as 13 musical groups performed for guests in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal from December 14 – 22, 2017. Airport guests and staff enjoyed holiday music and dance routines presented by: John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma; Westminster …
John Wayne Airport has announced the winners of its 28th annual Student Art Contest, themed “Flying in the Future.” Orange County students Iris Chuan and Tyler Wu were recognized as Grand Prize winners in this year's contest. Their artwork, along with that of other winners, is on display in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal through …
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Amid the peak holiday travel season, Chairwoman Michelle Steel and Supervisor Todd Spitzer were on-site at John Wayne Airport to unveil three Hands-Only CPR training kiosks from the American Heart Association on December 4, 2017. The kiosks are located in Terminal A at Gate 8, in Terminal B at Gate 12 and in Terminal C …
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Many guests that travel through John Wayne Airport (JWA) aren’t aware of the extensive parks local to Orange County, offering stunning views of coastal canyons, grasslands and mountain vistas. In partnership, JWA and OC Parks worked to create roadway banners to provide a glimpse into the OC Parks landscape and encourage residents and guests of Orange County …
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John Wayne Airport’s (JWA) 28th annual Student Art Contest, themed “Flying in the Future,” is now underway. The contest theme changes each year and is selected by sponsors of the International Aviation Art Contest. All students in grades kindergarten through 12 attending Orange County public and private schools, including home-schooled students, are encouraged to submit their artwork. …
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