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John Wayne Airport Celebrates the one year anniversary of AirPAWS volunteer trading cards. They first debuted in September 2021 as a way to promote the four-legged ambassadors throughout the Terminal. Each of the fifteen animal ambassadors has a trading card with their photo, name, and fun fact. AirPAWS human handlers are thrilled to share the …
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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Exhibition display cases are located pre-security in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal John Wayne Airport (JWA) invites local artists to apply for solo-style exhibition slots in the JWA Community Focus Space (CFS) program’s monthly exhibition calendar with exhibition slots opening Mid-March 2023. Join the many talented artists who have showcased their artwork to elevate the …
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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 …
JWA Ranks among best airports in the U.S. according to Travel + Leisure survey.
Chromacast by Jim Ellsberry A new exhibit featuring 15 different artists has opened in John Wayne Airport’s Vi Smith Concourse Gallery. Using a variety of shapes, colors, and textures, all original artworks are 4 ft. x 4 ft. abstract, non-representational paintings. “With millions of guests traveling through the Airport each year, we provide a …
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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 John Wayne Airport
JWA Job Fair draws applicants for multiple job openings.
Braille Institute of Orange County provided visual needs assistance training to JWA employees.
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