Capital Improvement Program
Progress is happening at JWA – We are modernizing and upgrading our facilities.
AirPAWS Therapy Dogs
Trained therapy dogs at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal help make travel more enjoyable.
Helping Hands
Traveling can be difficult for guests with hidden disabilities. We're here to help.
Fly Friendly
Fly Friendly is an awards program for general aviation jet operators to minimize impacts on our neighbors.
News & Info
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REAL ID Ready
Starting May 7, 2025 all U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant. Find out more here.
Lost & Found
If you lost an item at security screening or in a public area of the Airport, please contact Airport Police Services for help.
Volunteer Program
Join our team of volunteer Ambassadors who help enhance the guest experience at the Airport.
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John Wayne Airport Ranks #1 in J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study
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.
Being A Good Neighbor
As a conscientious member of the community, we invite you to learn more about all of the ways we support our neighbors.
John Wayne Airport News
Pacific Symphony and Carl St.Clair’s Storied Legacy is on Display at John Wayne Airport
To culminate a milestone season celebrating Music Director Carl St.Clair’s 35-year career, Pacific Symphony’s remarkable history in Orange County is being featured in a curated exhibit at John Wayne Airport presented by the Airport Arts Commission. Now on display until October 13, 2025, visitors can explore the Symphony’s evolution from a regional ensemble to one of the nation’s leading orchestras. Performing music that inspires, entertains and heals, Pacific Symphony is a beacon of artistic achievement both at home and abroad and this exhibit captures the heart of its mission. This inviting exhibition is on view at the airport’s Destination Gallery, located on the non-secure pedestrian bridge connecting Terminals B and C. Read more
John Wayne Airport Introduces New Ceramics Exhibition Regolith
The John Wayne Airport Sculpture Gallery unveils a unique ceramics exhibition of colorful abstraction. Artists Nobu Nishigawara and Brian Rochefort are shown side-by-side in a contemplation of texture and grit of the inner self and outer world. Read more
John Wayne Airport Posts March 2025 Statistics
Revised June 19, 2025 Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in March 2025 as compared to March 2024. In March 2025, the Airport served 928,717 passengers, a decrease of 3.7% when compared with the March 2024 passenger traffic count of 964,073. Read more