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Education

AirACADEMY

The John Wayne Airport AirACADEMY is an educational outreach opportunity designed to provide residents with an overview of how the Airport functions. Participants will learn how technical processes, service programs, and business partners work together to implement the successful operation of John Wayne Airport. We have developed a curriculum to match our nationally recognized organization creating an Airport Academy reflecting our mission to plan, direct and provide high-quality aviation services and facilities for Orange County in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.

Learn about AirACADEMY.

Airport Tours

Tours of John Wayne Airport are free to the public and are available for groups of seven to 25 participants. Learn more or schedule a tour on our Airport Tours page.

Activities for Kids

John Wayne Airport Fun Guide

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Children dressed as airplane pilots on illustrated cover of fun guide

The John Wayne Airport Fun Guide is for kids of all ages, and includes word games, puzzles to solve and things to draw and color. Learn a little about the Airport, while having fun!

Paper Airplanes

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Instructions for folding Avion airplane
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Instructions for folding Greatest airplane
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Instructions for folding Finny airplane

“Going on an Airplane” by Fred Rogers


“Going on an Airplane” Book Reading presented to UCI Health’s Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, by and in partnership with JWA and JWA’s Helping Hands Program.

Visit JWA’s Helping Hands Program for more information.

Read by JWA Volunteer Sharon Perlmuter.