• Terminal interior at John Wayne Airport
    Capital Improvement Program

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

  • Baby with AirPAWS dog
    AirPAWS Therapy Dogs

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

  • Young boy receiving personalized travel assistance at airport
    Helping Hands

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

  • Fly Friendly cover photo - airplane flying over mountains and clouds
    Fly Friendly

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

  • John Wayne Airport booth at the Hoag Classic, 2022
    News & Info

    Get the latest news about John Wayne Airport here.

  • Demo real id
    REAL ID Ready

    Starting May 7, 2025 all U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant. Find out more here.

  • Items left on a chair
    Lost & Found

    If you lost an item at security screening or in a public area of the Airport, please contact Airport Police Services for help.

  • JWA Volunteer
    Volunteer Program

    Join our team of volunteer Ambassadors who help enhance the guest experience at the Airport.

  • JD Power Award to John Wayne Airport

    John Wayne Airport Ranks #1 in J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study

    John Wayne Airport (JWA) is proud to announce its #1 ranking in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. This prestigious recognition reflects JWA's unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience.

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John Wayne Airport News

  • John Wayne Airport Posts February 2025 Statistics

    Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in February 2025 as compared to February 2024. In February 2025, the Airport served 783,496 passengers, a decrease of 8.5% when compared with the February 2024 passenger traffic count of 856,665. Read more

  • John Wayne Airport Gets Creative with New Exhibit Main Character Energy

    John Wayne Airport (JWA) is excited to unveil its latest exhibition, Main Character Energy, a group show filled with friendly faces and tons of color. This exhibit focuses on the art of illustration, specifically character development and storytelling, showcasing a collection of artists who create iconic characters who are synonymous with their practice. The show runs from February 28, 2025, through June 30, 2025. Read more

  • John Wayne Airport Posts January 2025 Statistics

    Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in January 2025 as compared to January 2024. In January 2025, the Airport served 813,483 passengers, a decrease of 8.1% when compared with the January 2024 passenger traffic count of 884,884. Read more