John Wayne Airport is thrilled to announce the November 15 launch of its Helping Hands personalized travel assistance program for individuals with hidden disabilities. This special service is provided at no charge and is available daily from 6 am – 11 pm.
It’s UnCANny!
John Wayne Airport is home to two winning entries from the 11th Annual Orange County Canstruction® competition. TCA Architects, who won the “Best Meal” Award, built their “You CAN Catch a Poke-Bowl” Canstruction using vegetables, rice, tuna and clams, and incorporated the iconic and popular Pokemon into their structure. The clever structure is on display …
John Wayne Airport Celebrates Laguna Art Museum
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 …
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JWA Welcomes Veterans
John Wayne Airport (JWA) welcomed wounded veterans from throughout the United States for a weeklong event with Operation Surf. Fourteen active-duty veterans arrived at JWA on Sunday, June 3 and were greeted by an ovation of volunteers from the Bob Hope USO at JWA, TSA agents, Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), …
JWA Student Artists Win International Contest
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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Launch the Music!
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 at the Airport
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 …
Say Hello to Our New Blog!
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 …
Holiday High School Musical Performances
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 28th Annual Student Art Contest
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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