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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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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 …
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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. …
For the first time, JWA sponsored and participated in the 65th Annual Tustin Tiller Days, a three-day community event with an estimated attendance of 50,000 people. The event pays homage to Tustin’s agricultural roots.
John Wayne Airport ranked #2 among large airports in North America by J.D. Power's 2022 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, 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 2019 and 2020.
In April 2022, the American Society of Civil Engineers Orange County Branch (ASCE OC) presented John Wayne Airport (JWA) with the 2021 ASCE OC Outstanding Airports and Ports Project award for the Zero Emissions Vehicle Shuttle Buses and Charger Infrastructure Project. The multi-year project represents a pioneering effort in the evolution to the next generation …
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John Wayne Airport volunteer Ambassadors "seas the day" with new coastal look uniforms! As a nod to the So Cal Beach aesthetic and the location of the Airport in sunny Orange County, CA, Ambassadors are easy to identify in their teal, coastal-themed collared shirts. Ambassadors are helpful and available throughout the Terminal to answer questions …
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