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Supervisor Foley presents Fly Friendly recipient with County Proclamation John Wayne Airport recognized the outstanding contributions of General Aviation (GA) jet operators in the 2023 Fly Friendly Program year. The program, which aims to reduce noise and encourage sustainable aviation practices, marks its second year of promoting community-friendly operations. The 2023 Fly Friendly recognition recipients …
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John Wayne Airport is excited to bring another local culinary offering to our guests. The premier fast-casual concept specializes in affordable, nutritious cuisine made with the highest quality, finest and freshest ingredients, served in a fun, comfortable and relaxed environment. Perfect for travelers looking for healthy dining options on the go, Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails …
John Wayne Airport hosts two captivating art exhibitions: "Endless Summer" and "No Touching." Running from November 10, 2023, to March 10, 2024, in the Vi Smith Gallery. "Endless Summer" by Betsy Enzensberger and Sarah Stieber celebrates the sunny spirit of Orange County. Located in Terminal A, Enzensberger's resin sculptures showcase 82 custom resin popsicles, while Stieber's "Water" series features lively pool-themed paintings. Both works invite viewers into vibrant scenes of a seemingly never-ending summer.
Watch John Wayne Airport’s holiday tree come to life! The holiday season is all around at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, bringing holiday cheer throughout. Enjoy a timelapse video of the festive tree being installed overnight like magic. To make all your selfie wishes come true, we’ve added a beautiful, lighted ornament on the lower level, outside the statue windows.
Merry Moments is back for another year! Guests traveling through John Wayne Airport in December will be greeted with seasonal surprises and delights bringing holiday cheer! The spin and win wheel will travel throughout the Terminal Dec. 4 - 8. Guests will be encouraged to take a spin to win special gifts donated from Airport …
Orange County's aviation history dates back to the 1920s when aviation pioneer Eddie Martin established a private landing strip known as the Eddie Martin Airport. In 1923, Martin furthered his legacy by founding the esteemed flying school Martin Aviation. A century later, Eddie Martin's legacy has ascended to new heights. John Wayne Airport, an award-winning …
What started as a rural landing strip 100 years ago, is now the award-winning John Wayne Airport. Travelers passing through the Airport helped celebrate this amazing milestone with several exciting activities at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. In collaboration with Airport tenants, a travel cup giveaway ran through October. JWA also teamed up with airlines …
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We understand you have plenty of options when choosing an airport, and we want you to know that we have 42 nonstop reasons why John Wayne Airport is an ideal choice. Besides being nationally ranked among the best of the best, we are also one of the most convenient airports around - from getting to …
On October 5, 2023, Brodard Express celebrated the opening of its new restaurant at John Wayne Airport. The event marked the commencement of a captivating array of concessions set to grace the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. Distinguished guests, including Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District, representatives for Supervisor Sarmiento, Second …
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John Wayne Airport ranked #2 among large airports, continuing its record of top rankings since it was elevated to the large airport category in 2017. The Airport ranked #1 among large airports in 2017 and 2018, and placed second in 2020, 2022 and 2023. The achievement reaffirms our longstanding commitment to providing an exceptional passenger …
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