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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 …
It was all smiles on Thursday, August 21, for our summer fun day celebration. The Airport hosted a children’s event with balloon twisting, face painting, and JWA-branded giveaways, including fun guides, crayons, and airplane squishies. Many families stopped for face painting and balloon animals, and we gave away more than 100 gift bags during the …
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 …
Merry Moments is back for another year! Guests traveling through John Wayne Airport December 12 -23, will be greeted with seasonal surprises and delights, bringing holiday cheer to everyone. The spin and win wheel will travel throughout the Terminal, and guests will be encouraged to take a spin to win special gifts donated from Airport …
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Air Force Captain Melanie Valentin, a T-38C instructor pilot, presented a morale patch to the Bob Hope USO at John Wayne Airport Tuesday, October 25th. The patch depicts a female aviator in a helmet and mask with the slogan, “Fly like a Girl”. Valentin was inspired to create the patch to represent women in the …
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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JWA Job Fair draws applicants for multiple job openings.
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.
Want to take a last minute vacation for the 4th of July? If so, there’s no need to join the anticipated 46.9 million Americans planning to drive over the holiday. Leave the car at home and book your DIRECT flight from John Wayne Airport (JWA) to one of the nation’s best 4th of July firework …
When thinking of a fire engine, red is the traditional color that most people envision. However, did you know that depending on the fire department or area where you live, fire engines can be painted black, white, blue, purple or lime-yellow? JWA’s brand new state-of-the-art Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) “Crash 2” …
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