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  Capital Improvement Program

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

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  AirPAWS Therapy Dogs

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

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  Helping Hands

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

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  Family Friendly Amenities

  JWA makes family travel easy!

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  Fly Friendly

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

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  Volunteer Program

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  John Wayne Airport Ranks #1 Large Airport in J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study

  John Wayne Airport (JWA) is proud to announce its second consecutive #1 ranking in Customer Satisfaction among large airports in the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. This recognition reflects JWA’s continued focus on quality and convenience and its investment in improvements that enhance every step of the guest experience.

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  2024 Annual Report

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  John Wayne Airport: The Little Things

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  Progress is Happening

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  Celebrating 100 Years of Flight in Orange County

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John Wayne Airport News

• John Wayne Airport Posts January 2026 Statistics

  February 26, 2026 Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in January 2026 compared to January 2025. In January 2026, the Airport served 841,879 passengers, an increase of 3.4% when compared with the January 2025 passenger traffic count of 814,132. Read more

• John Wayne Airport Celebrates New Dining and Retail Concessions

  February 19, 2026 John Wayne Airport (JWA) is pleased to announce the recent openings of several new dining and retail concessions, expanding amenities for travelers while supporting the Airport’s long-term investment in quality service, convenience, and choice. Read more

• John Wayne Airport Posts December 2025 Statistics

  January 22, 2026 Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in December 2025 as compared to December 2024. In December 2025, the Airport served 961,634 passengers, an increase of 2.1% when compared with the December 2024 passenger traffic count of 941,651. Read more