JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT PREPARES FOR INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES

Santa Ana, CA – In response to the address by President Bush on March 17, with specific regard to airport security, John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates increased security at all commercial airports within the United States. John Wayne Airport Operations and Airport Police Services are working closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure the Airport is in full compliance with current federal security directives. 

JWA is prepared to implement the closure of two of the four access roads into the JWA roadway system based on the federal directive. All travelers are advised to check with JWA to verify the status of access roads and parking availability. The Michelson Drive entrance and the direct access from the I-405 Freeway at MacArthur Boulevard may no longer be available, effective Wednesday morning, March 19. All vehicles entering the Airport roadway may be subject to inspection. 

If instituted, passengers must enter the terminal roadway system from Campus Drive to the south or the dedicated SR-55 Freeway off-ramp to the roadway system from the north. Attached is a map indicating the access roads, which may be impacted. 

John Wayne Airport does not discuss threat levels or changes in security procedures since to do so would undermine the overall effectiveness of the security program. 

Travelers at John Wayne Airport should expect delays entering the Airport roadway system, at parking structure entrances and inside the terminal at security screening checkpoints where congestion is likely to occur due to the implementation of additional security measures. To minimize delays, passengers are advised to plan ahead with an early arrival two and one half (2 ½) hours prior to their scheduled flight. The additional time is strongly recommended to allow time for parking, check-in and the security screening process. 

Passengers may park in any of the Terminal garages, A1, B1, A2 and B2 during their trip. At this time, you may only enter the parking garages from the upper level. Please be aware that if you do park in any of the Terminal garages, your vehicle is subject to search by Airport Police Services. Additional parking is available in Valet Parking, or the Main Street Parking Lot. 

For information about parking, maps or other JWA information, please call 949.252.5200 or visit our Web site at www.ocair.com.