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John Wayne Airport ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition reflects JWA's continued focus on quality and convenience, investment in improvements, and commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience. Of the seven core dimensions measured by …
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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 …
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is proud to announce its #1 ranking in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. This prestigious recognition reflects JWA's unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience.
The United Airlines team from John Wayne Airport came together on April 20 to celebrate Earth Day 2024 by volunteering to help restore and prevent erosion at Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach. Volunteers assisted in installing water bars and transported decomposed granite to catch rain and divert it off the trail. They also …
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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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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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 …
John Wayne Airport released the 2022 Annual Report, which shares our recent progress – including some all-time highs – and our exciting plans to reach new horizons. Last year, the Airport posted the highest-ranking passenger totals of all time nearly every week, starting in June, with the all-time highest in October. We also saw more …
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is pleased to have received the 2022 Social Media Community and Program Engagement Award of Distinction from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO). The Airport’s program was designed to generate excitement and educate the public about travel through JWA and create unique video footage to increase impressions and engagement. …
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