Airport Working Group of Orange County

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).

10/01/2025

"John Wayne Airport ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition reflects JWA’s continued focus on quality and convenience, investment in improvements, and commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience.

Of the seven core dimensions measured by the study, John Wayne Airport excelled at Departure/To Airport, Ease of Travel Through the Airport, Terminal Facilities, Arrival/From Airport Experience, and Level of Trust with the Airport.

“We are thrilled to once again be named the top large airport for customer satisfaction in North America,” said Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director. “Earning this recognition for two consecutive years reflects our guest-centric approach and the unwavering dedication of our entire Airport team. As we continue investing in improvements across the Airport, our focus remains on delivering an exceptional travel experience built on trust, convenience, and care for every guest we serve.”

JWA has consistently ranked among the top airports in the J.D. Power study, securing the #2 position in 2020, 2022, and 2023, and having previously earned the #1 spot in 2017 and 2018, and reclaiming its top position in both 2024 and 2025."

07/20/2025