June 25, 2009

JWA PLANS FOR BUSY FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND

Santa Ana, California - John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Thursday, July 2 through Monday, July 6 during the Fourth of July holiday. Visitors to John Wayne Airport (JWA) during this time should be aware of ongoing construction just south of Terminal B.

PLAN AHEAD
Passengers and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and give themselves two hours to find parking, check their luggage and go through the security checkpoint to ensure they are at their gate in time for their flight. A map of the impacted area is attached and can be found here. As part of JWA's Improvement Program, Parking Structure B1 has been removed to make way for a new Terminal C, which is scheduled to open in late 2011.

PARKING OPTIONS

• Curbside Valet Parking for $30 per day, located between Terminals A and B.
• Parking Structure A1, A2, B2 are located adjacent and directly across from the Terminal at a rate of $20 per day and $2 per hour with the first 15 minutes being free for those dropping off and picking up passengers.
• Parking Lot C, located south of Terminal B on Airport Way at Tallman is $17 per day with free shuttle service to/from the Riley Terminal every 15 minutes.
• Off-site Main Street Parking Lot located at 1512 Main St., Irvine for $14 per day with free shuttle service to/from the Terminal every 15 minutes.
• For parking availability call 949.252.5200 or for directions to JWA, visit: http://www.ocair.com/parking/parking.htm.

PACKING TIPS
Don't forget, fireworks are prohibited and should be left at home. For the latest travel tips and security requirements, log on to http://www.ocair.com for more information or call 949.252.5200.

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is a self-supporting enterprise, owned and operated by the County of Orange, serves nearly nine million passengers annually and is governed by the five-member Orange County Board of Supervisors.

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