Airport Working Group of Orange County

09/21/2026

Decisions about John Wayne Airport can directly affect our neighborhoods. Make sure you have a voice.

For decades, local residents have relied on important protections around John Wayne Airport, including noise limits and curfew protections that help balance air travel with the surrounding communities. But protecting those safeguards requires residents to stay informed and engaged.

The Airport Working Group of Orange County is working to give our community a strong voice on the issues and decisions that could impact our neighborhoods.

Sign up today to receive important updates, local news, and opportunities to make your voice heard.

08/13/2026

Kudos to the Director!

"Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director for John Wayne Airport, has been honored with the Airport Executive of the Year Award by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). This award is the Chapter’s highest recognition and celebrates an airport leader who exemplifies exceptional leadership, vision, and meaningful contributions to the aviation industry.

Throughout her career, Charlene has set a high standard for airport leadership by successfully blending strategic vision with operational excellence. She is known for her strong commitment to community engagement, workforce development, innovation, and advancing the aviation profession. Under her leadership, John Wayne Airport has made significant progress through strengthened community partnerships, major infrastructure enhancements, and expanded environmental stewardship programs. Her dedication to mentoring the next generation of aviation professionals has further reinforced her lasting impact on both JWA and the broader industry."

https://jwadirect.com/2026/08/12/airport-director-receives-airport-executive-of-the-year-award/

08/13/2026

From the Airport:

"John Wayne Airport is excited to welcome another popular destination to our growing list of nonstop routes. On Wednesday, August 12, United Airlines launched its inaugural service to Dulles International Airport, marking a new coast‑to‑coast connection for Orange County travelers.

To celebrate the occasion, United hosted a small gate-side event ahead of the departure of UA Flight 2230. Passengers traveling on the inaugural flight were greeted by United representatives and invited to enjoy light refreshments and snacks as part of the festivities. The celebration offered a warm and friendly sendoff, highlighting United’s commitment to enhancing the travel experience and expanding convenient options for business and leisure passengers alike.

The new route underscores John Wayne Airport’s service offerings and provides travelers with an efficient gateway to the Washington, D.C. region. As the inaugural flight departs, JWA looks forward to strengthening partnerships with airline carriers and continuing to deliver exceptional service to the community."

https://jwadirect.com/2026/08/12/celebrating-service-to-dulles-international/

07/09/2026

The Airport's 2025 Annual Report has been released.

John Wayne Airport has released the 2025 Annual Report, which shares our progress as transformation takes flight across every corner of our Airport. We believe —People First, Excellence Always— has…

07/09/2026

Destination SNA is a new podcast from the airport.

Here's a link:

John Wayne Airport has launched our brand-new Airport podcast – Destination SNA –  offering a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, people, and innovations that keep our Airport moving.…

04/05/2026

John Wayne Airport Posts February 2026 Statistics

(SANTA ANA, CA) - Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in February 2026 compared to February 2025. In February 2026, the Airport served 829,843 passengers, an increase of 5.8% when compared with the February 2025 passenger traffic count of 784,113.

Commercial aircraft operations in February 2026 of 7,056 increased 3.2% and commuter aircraft operations of 693 increased 28.3% when comparing with 2025 levels.

Total aircraft operations increased in February 2026 as compared with the same month in 2025. In February 2026, there were 30,259 total aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) a 39.5% increase compared to 21,685 total aircraft operations in February 2025.
General aviation activity of 22,470 accounted for 74.3% of the total aircraft operations during February 2026 and increased 57.1% compared with February 2025.

The top three airlines in February 2026 based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines (230,528), American Airlines (148,336), and Alaska Airlines (133,030).