• Terminal interior at John Wayne Airport
    Capital Improvement Program

    Progress is happening at JWA – We are modernizing and upgrading our facilities.

  • Baby with AirPAWS dog
    AirPAWS Therapy Dogs

    Trained therapy dogs at the Thomas F. Riley Terminal help make travel more enjoyable.

  • Young boy receiving personalized travel assistance at airport
    Helping Hands

    Traveling can be difficult for guests with hidden disabilities. We're here to help.

  • Fly Friendly cover photo - airplane flying over mountains and clouds
    Fly Friendly

    Fly Friendly is an awards program for general aviation jet operators to minimize impacts on our neighbors.

  • John Wayne Airport booth at the Hoag Classic, 2022
    News & Info

    Get the latest news about John Wayne Airport here.

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    REAL ID Ready

    Starting May 7, 2025 all U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant. Find out more here.

  • Items left on a chair
    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.

  • JWA Volunteer
    Volunteer Program

    Join our team of volunteer Ambassadors who help enhance the guest experience at the Airport.

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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