News Release 

December 23, 2003 

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT TO CLOSE SPECIFIC DIRECT ACCESS ROADS TO THE TERMINAL

Santa Ana, CA – Effective 4:30 a.m. tomorrow (December 24, 2003), John Wayne Airport will implement a series of access road closures that will include the Michelson Drive entrance to John Wayne Airport’s terminal roadway system, as well as the direct access from the I-405 Freeway. Neither route will be available to the public. The closures are due to increased security mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Passengers must enter the terminal roadway system from Campus Drive to the south or the dedicated SR-55 Freeway off-ramp from the north. A map indicating the impacted access roads is available on the John Wayne Airport website at www.ocair.com. Also, vehicles entering the Airport roadway as well as the East and West Parking Structures are subject to random inspections.

“The Airport staff has responded by implementing additional safety procedures necessary to provide a safe and secure aviation facility,” said Airport Director Alan L. Murphy. “Airport Police staffing levels have been increased and additional security procedures have been instituted. While some of the increased security measures in place are visible to the public, more sensitive procedures are not.”

Travelers at John Wayne Airport should expect delays entering the Airport roadway system, at parking structure entrances and at security screening checkpoints inside the terminal.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead and an early arrival two and one half (2 ½) hours prior to their scheduled flight 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 the Airport Police Services. Additional parking is available in Valet Parking, or the Main Street Parking Lot.

John Wayne Airport does not discuss threat levels or changes in security procedures, as it would undermine the overall effectiveness of the security program.

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

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