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January 1, 2000
Santa Ana, CA - At 2:30 a.m. today, John Wayne Airport (JWA) announced the successful transition and operation of its computer systems into the year 2000. Airport officials reported to the Federal Aviation Administration that computer systems were functioning normally. All flights are expected to depart and arrive as scheduled when the Airport opens at 7 a.m. After midnight, JWA staff spent the early morning testing mission critical and non-mission critical computer systems to make today like any other day for travelers.
Forty staff members (four times the normal staffing) conducted tests of all computer dependent equipment to ensure their continued operation into the New Year. Systems tested include: airfield lighting and signage; backup power generators; alarm and dispatch devices for fire, police and administration; emergency and safety vehicles; public phones; radios and paging systems; and parking lot lighting and video surveillance. Tests were conducted during curfew hours (when JWA is typically closed to commercial operation), therefore, no interruption to commercial flights occurred. The Airport was also closed to general aviation activities as typically done during routine maintenance.
"John Wayne Airport is committed to the safe and smooth transition to 2000. This three-year-process is a prime example of our dedication to the traveling public," said Loan Leblow, Interim Airport Director.
Since 1996 JWA staff has inspected, identified and upgraded systems that may be potentially impacted by Y2K. Extensive coordination with many organizations including the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Transport Association and the American Association of Airport Executives facilitated a collective compliance for Y2K computer updates.
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