Terminal Info

Passenger Services

While security and public safety is our top priority, we strive to offer you a positive travel experience on your journey through John Wayne Airport.  Our facility is kept up to high standards and we continuously work on modernizing our services.

Take advantage of the following services while at John Wayne Airport:

• Airport Information and Assistance
• ATMs
• Baggage Claim
• Baggage Carts
• Check-in Services
• Concessions
• Currency Exchange
• Ground Transportation Services
• Hours of Operation
• Lockers
• Lost and Found
• Mailboxes
• Passenger Paging
• Phones and Phone Cards
• Security
• Services for Passengers with Disabilities

Airport Information and Assistance

Airport Information Booths are located in the Baggage Claim areas (Lower Level) across from Carousels 2 and 3. John Wayne Airport employees are available to answer Airport- or tourism-related questions.

Airport Operators may be reached for assistance by dialing "0" from any White Courtesy Phone or by calling (949) 252-5200.

Ambassadors or "red coats" volunteer their time to assist our travelers. The John Wayne Airport Ambassadors are stationed on the Departure Level during the busiest travel times and provide Airport users with friendly, knowledgeable service. Ambassadors are trained in customer services and are available to answer questions and give directions to travelers. 

• Ambassador Program Information

Interactive Visitors Centers - These kiosks are located in Baggage Claim (Lower Level) adjacent to Baggage Carousels 2 and 3. The kiosks contain general Airport information and can assist you in contacting local hotels and shuttle companies to arrange a pick-up.

ATMs

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are located in Baggage Claim (Lower Level) near Carousels 1 and 4, and on the Departure Level (Upper Level) near Gates 4 and 11.

Baggage Claim

Baggage Claim is located on the Arrival (Lower) Level of Terminals A and B.  From the gates, both Baggage Claim areas are easily accessible by escalator or elevator. The escalators are adjacent to the security checkpoints, while the elevators are located adjacent to the terminal exit doors.

• Airlines in Terminal A (arriving at Gates 8 through 14 C) utilize Baggage Carousels 3 and 4. The oversized baggage pickup is located behind Carousel 3. Airline Baggage Claim offices are located near Carousel 4.
   
• Airlines in Terminal B (arriving at Gates 1 A through 7) utilize Baggage Carousels 1 and 2. The oversized baggage pickup is located behind Carousel 2. The airline Baggage Claim offices are located near Carousel 1.
   
• Questions concerning baggage should be directed to airline personnel.
   
• Skycaps are available for assistance with baggage.
   
• Baggage Claim is the best location for passenger pick-up.

Baggage Carts

"SmarteCartes" are conveniently placed throughout the terminal, and are available to rent. There is a 25-cent award for returning a SmarteCarte after use. SmarteCartes are allowed through the security checkpoints. Acceptable payment for the SmartCartes is cash or credit card.

Check-in Services

Airline Ticket Counters are available for check-in services on the Departure (Upper) Level. Airlines located in Terminal A are Alaska, American, American Eagle, Continental, Delta and Delta Connection. Airlines located in Terminal B are Frontier, Mesa, Northwest, Southwest, United, United Express and US Airways.

Curbside check-in is provided by skycaps at the main entrances to Terminals A and B. In Terminal A, curbside check-in is available for American Airlines/American Eagle, Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines/Delta Connection. In Terminal B, curbside check-in is available for Northwest, Southwest, United Airlines and US Airways/US Airways Express.

Self check-in kiosks in the ticket counter lobbies are available for Alaska, American, American Eagle, Continental, Mesa, Northwest, Southwest, United, United Express and US Airways.

Web check-in is another option provided by most airlines. Visit your airline's Web site and print your boarding pass in the comfort of your home or office. With this boarding pass you may proceed directly to the gate if you have no checked luggage.

Concessions

A variety of food and specialty items concessions are located throughout Terminals A and B. While the majority of the concessions are located in the secure area of the Terminals (only accessible to visitors with a boarding pass), snack shops and news stores are available for all visitors on the Departure (Upper) Level near the ticket counter area.

Airport Shops | Food Services and Restaurants

Currency Exchange

John Wayne Airport does not offer currency exchange services. The following services are located near the Airport:

American Express link
650 Anton Boulevard, Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-3611

City National Bank link
Orange County Airport Branch
18111 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 223-4007

Travelex World Wide Money link
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street, Suite 1874, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 751-1203

Travelex World Wide Money link
Downtown Disney
1565 S. Disneyland Dr. Ste 104, Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 502-0811

Ground Transportation Services

John Wayne Airport offers a variety of Ground Transportation services.

Interactive Visitors Centers - These kiosks are located in Baggage Claim (Lower Level) adjacent to Baggage Carousels 2 and 3 and will assist you in contacting local hotels and shuttle companies to arrange a pick-up.

Rental Cars - Counters are located on the Lower Level between the two Baggage Claim areas. The rental car pick-up and drop-off area for on-site rental car companies is on the Lower Level of the Ground Transportation Center. 

Hotel Shuttles - Some local hotels provide courtesy shuttles to and from John Wayne Airport.

• List of Hotels with Shuttle Service

Taxis and Door-to-Door Shuttles - Reservations for taxi or shuttle transportation are not needed. These services are offered in the Ground Transportation Center, which can be easily reached by crossing the signal light near the John Wayne Statue. Taxi or shuttle coordinators are available for assistance with transportation needs. Should you require a wheelchair accessible van, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance.

• Ground Transportation

Hours of Operation

Airport passengers are encouraged to arrive at the Airport at least two (2) hours prior to their scheduled departure to allow ample time for parking and to complete check-in and the security screening process.

The Airport is open early to accommodate passenger check-in for early morning flights:

		Open at:
Airline ticket counters*		5:00 a.m.
Parking lots**		4:30 a.m.
Valet Parking Service		5:00 a.m.

* Some airlines open their ticket counters as early as 4:30 a.m. Please verify with your airline or call (949) 252-5200.

** All parking lots remain open after hours to serve arriving passengers.

Lockers

Lockers are not available at John Wayne Airport.

Lost and Found

If an an item has been lost at the Airport, John Wayne Airport police services may be able to help.  Call (949) 252-5000 to check on the lost item.

Inquiries concerning items lost on an airplane should be directed to the airline.

• Airlines

Mailboxes

Mailboxes are not available at John Wayne Airport.

Passenger Paging

John Wayne Airport offers central passenger paging to locate a person within Terminals A and B. To request a page you may use any White Courtesy Phone in Terminals A and B, and dial "0" for the Airport Operator, or you may call (949) 252-5200.

Phones and Phone Cards

Pay Phones with data ports are available throughout the Terminal in the Concourse, Ticket Counter and Baggage Claim areas.

Phone Cards may be purchased at the Hudson News Store.

White Courtesy Telephones are located throughout the Terminal. These phones can be used to respond to an overhead page, to request a page for a missing party or for any questions or concerns you may have. To make outgoing phone calls, please use pay phones.

Security

Airport Police Services provide general Airport security. 

Baggage screening and security screening checkpoints are under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).  Visit our Travel Tips section for more information on items allowed through security.

Services for Passengers with Disabilities

To view a list of services offered for special needs, please visit the Travelers with Disabilities section.