JWA Ranks among best airports in the U.S. according to Travel + Leisure survey.
Airport Participates in Costa Mesa Fish Fry
Airport Employees Provide Giveaways at Fish Fry John Wayne Airport was a Community Sponsor for the 2022 Costa Mesa – Newport Harbor Lions Club 75th Annual Fish Fry and Carnival held June 3-5. The Fish Fry is a Costa Mesa tradition, acting as the iconic “kick-off” to summer. Thousands of Orange County residents attended the …
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New Airport Director Joins JWA
New Airport Director Joins John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport Website Recognized
John Wayne Airport website redesign receives international recognition.
Helping Hands Makes Trip Easier
Customer Relations Staff Specialist receives letter of thanks for providing Helping Hands assistance.
John Wayne Airport Receives National Achievement Award
John Wayne Airport's "Welcome Back" campaign receives national award.
2020 Annual Report Released
Please enjoy reading about our accomplishments in the newly released John Wayne Airport 2020 Annual Report.
Waste Amnesty Event Receives Industry Award
John Wayne Airport’s “Waste Amnesty Event” received an Environmental Achievement Award honorable mention in the Environmental Improvement with Limited Resources category from the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA).
John Wayne Airport Once Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best
John Wayne Airport ranked #2 among large airports in North America by J.D. Power's 2020 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.
“Helping Hands” Receives National Award
The National Association of Counties (NACo) presented John Wayne Airport with an Achievement Award for Best in Category – Human Services for the Airport’s “Helping Hands” program. The program provides individualized assistance, easing the stress associated with airport travel for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other hidden disabilities.

