John Wayne Airport
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Welcome home @nathanwchen, Men’s Figure Skating 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist! @OCSupBartlett @SupervisorFoley @OCFireAuthority @OCSheriff @The_Rinks
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Cessna 310 aircraft landed on the 405 freeway short of the runway at 9:35 am. Airfield is closed to arrivals. Ck airlines for arrival info.
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Cessna Skyhawk en route to John Wayne Airport lost power. Aircraft landed safely in Huntington Beach. There is no impact to Airport operations.
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Congratulations to our @OCSheriff K-9 partner Rico from the John Wayne Airport Explosives Detection team on his well-earned retirement! We thank you for your service and wish you all the best in your relaxing days ahead. 👏.Partial 📸credit: @OCSDBombSquad (Instagram)
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The Airport is currently responding to a security incident. More information to follow.
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The @OCSheriff team at #JohnWayneAirport came together to collect monetary donations to purchase $350 worth of grocery gift cards for the @TSA agents & federal employees committed to keeping air travel safe during the #governmentshutdown. #ThankYouTSA
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Happy Halloween! Meet bomb sniffing dog Archie (aka the king of the jungle), a member of the @OCSheriff Explosives Detection K9 Team who works hard along with his other K9 teammates Kimi and Rico, to keep air travel safe and secure at JWA. #JohnWayneAirport #FlyJWA #FlySNA
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Update 2: JWA is in a full operational stop. No arrivals or departures. All inbound flights are being diverted, all outbound flights cancelled. Please check with your airline for more information including flights scheduled to depart tomorrow.
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On #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay, we thank the men, women and K-9s of the @OCSheriff who work hard to keep air travel safe and secure at John Wayne Airport. #ThankYouForYourService #AirportSafety
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Meet Bowie, the newest member of the @OCSheriff Explosives Detection Team at JWA. She comes to us via the @TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program and is assigned with her handler as one of three K-9 teams to keep air travel safe and secure. 📸credit: @OCSDBombSquad
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Update 3: All Terminal power slowly coming back online. General Aviation flights unaffected and Air Traffic Control Tower is open. The full operational stop is in effect until 7 a.m. For flights departing tomorrow, please check with your airline for more information.
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“Hero Flight” U.S. Navy veteran Ray Chavez, 106, the oldest survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, is welcomed upon arrival at John Wayne Airport.
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It’s #NationalDogDay 🐶, and we’re celebrating our K9 partners Rico, Archie, and Kimi, from the @OCSheriff Explosives Detection Team who work diligently along with their handlers to keep air travel safe and secure at JWA! #FlyJWA
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John Wayne Airport is open for all commercial flights today. Please check with your airline regarding any potential flight delays.
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Spotted, 📸 a Delta Boeing 757-200, one of the largest passenger planes to #FlyJWA ✈️.#JohnWayneAirport
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It’s #FunFactFriday! The #OCFA's Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles at JWA are a vibrant lime-yellow because most people are sensitive to this color in dusk/low-light and it’s easy to see in daylight. Learn more at
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Inspired by the ship that made the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs! See you soon @AlaskaAir ✨ #maythe4th #maytheforcebewithyou
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There is currently a power outage in the Terminal. We are working to identify the cause. More details will be provided as it becomes available. Please check with your airline regarding any delays or cancellations.
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22 Blackhawk and Apache helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade will begin landing at JWA today as part of a #USArmy training exercise from Fort Irwin to San Diego that requires a stop to refuel. All aircraft will depart by approximately 1:15 p.m.
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It’s #NationalDogDay, and we’re celebrating our K-9 partners Kimi, Archie and Bowie, from the @OCSheriff Explosives Detection Team, who work alongside their Bomb Tech handlers to keep air travel safe and secure at John Wayne Airport. 🐾
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Update 1: There is currently a full ground stop. Any inbound flight to JWA will be diverted. Guests who are picking up passengers are advised to call the airline for more information.
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This @united plane preferred a ‘carry-on’ instead of a ‘pushback’ from its tug.😁Happy #NationalAviationDay from John Wayne Airport! ✈️
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Today, we’re celebrating the 29th Anniversary of the Thomas F. Riley Terminal! It was on this day in 1990 that Terminals A and B opened to the public. Sharing a then and now photo to look back on how much has changed through the years. #FlyJWA
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Breeze Airway’s noise qualifications testing was a breeze! 🍃. The Airbus A220 is the latest in aircraft technology, reducing noise and emissions. Welcome aboard @BreezeAirways! ✈️
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At 3:36 this afternoon a Cabri G2 helicopter crashed on runway 20L at Taxiway J. Two passengers were on board and neither required medical assistance. Crash units responded. NTSB released helicopter for removal at 4:10 pm. There is no disruption to commercial flights.
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Due to a fire believed to be in the auxiliary power unit, the SW crew decided to evacuate the plane. 139 passengers and 5 crew members. A few minor injuries and no one was transported. Fire is out.
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On this #ThrowbackThursday we’re celebrating Halloween with Archie (aka the king of the jungle 🦁), member of the .@OCSheriff’s Explosives Detection K9 Team, who works alongside his other K9 teammates and handlers to keep air travel safe at JWA. #FlyJWA
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This Alaska Airline plane featuring an Alaska King Salmon won’t feel like a fish out of water during the #SoCal #rain. 🐟 ✈️ 🌧️ #FlyJWA #JohnWayneAirport #planespotting #ReelsInstagram #rainyday
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A @usairforce C-17 made a visit to #JohnWayneAirport yesterday. Watch this amazing military aircraft takeoff! #C17 #USAF #FlyJWA #FlySNA
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#JohnWayneAirport hosted six WWII Veterans at the terminal to celebrate the nation’s oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII Veteran, soon-to-be 105-Year-Old U.S. Army PFC Joseph Eskenazi. Thank you to the @BobHopeUSO and the @GarySiniseFound for coordinating the event. 🇺🇸
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Snow-capped mountains over the #JohnWayneAirport airfield courtesy of Derek Hahn. 📷🏔️🛫 #FlyJWA
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Happy #NationalPetDay! Meet bomb sniffing dogs Archie, Rico and Kimi, members of the @OCSheriff Explosives Detection K9 Team who work along with their handlers to keep air travel safe and secure at JWA. #FlyJWA #AirportSafety
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POV: when you finally get the Southwest special livery on video! Colorado One is looking clean with a capital C. ✈️🛫 #FlyJWA #JohnWayneAirport #planespotting
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JWA is pleased to announce the installation of a new animal relief area in the secure area of the Terminal across from Gate 12. #FlyJWA
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Did you know that #JohnWayneAirport is celebrating 100 years of flight this year? If you can guess the year this photo was taken, you’ll be entered into an opportunity drawing for special centennial swag! Comment below with your answer for a chance to win.
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Looking for an OC souvenir? Look no further than @ripcurl_usa surfing gear and accessories located in Terminal B. http://t.co/cKCh95OvE5.
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That feeling when you look out the airplane window and see the #OrangeCounty city lights. 🤌✈️🌃 #FlyJWA #JohnWayneAirport
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Sharing some JWA nostalgia on this #FlashbackFriday! Straight from the archives is a 1975 photo of an @ocsheriff Plymouth Valiant and a @boeingairplanes 737-200 on the ramp in front of the old JWA Terminal. #FlyJWA #AirportHistory
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Catch us throwin’ it back to 1971! #JohnWayneAirport was groovin’! 🕺 .Comment below with what you were doing in 1971. #tbt #throwbackthursday.(photo credit OC Archives)
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Thank you to the team at JWA including our @OCSheriff K-9 partners Rico, Kimi, & Archie, & their handlers from the Explosives Detection Team, who all continue working hard to keep air travel safe as we remain open to provide essential services to travelers.📸credit @OCSDBombSquad
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Golden hour is when FedEx delivers my packages. Photo credit: MetalBirdAviation #JohnWayneAirport #FlyJWA
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We have some exciting news to share! Starting March 11, 2021, @SouthwestAir will begin nonstop service to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, expanding John Wayne Airport’s route map to include more than 30 nonstop destinations. ✈️ #FlyJWA
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Southwest Airlines flight #2123 landed at John Wayne Airport. A fire was reported, chutes were deployed to evacuate passengers and crew memebers. Fire is out. Additional details pending.
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Starting the week off on the right paw. #JohnWayneAirport AirPAWS are here to turn a ruff day into a pawsitive one. 🐾🐶
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Bringing you sunshine and bright blue skies on this #TowerTuesday! (📸 credit: Orange County Fire Authority and OC Archives) #FlyJWA
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The Terminal has reopened and all security checkpoints are processing passengers. Please continue to check with your airline for any delays or cancellations.
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Due to a suspected but unconfirmed case of COVID-19, the FAA Tower at JWA is closed. In the interim, JWA air traffic is handled by the FAA’s regional control center. The Airport remains open to commercial aircraft. Please check with your airline regarding specific flight info.
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Did you know that the #FedEx Airbus A300 is the largest plane to fly into #JohnWayneAirport? 🤯😱 How cool is that! For more information on airlines visit ✈️ #FlyJWA #JohnWayneAirport
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Mornings are busy Convenience is a given Visit soon to see! #NationalHaikuDay #AirportTwitter #FlyJWA
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John Wayne Airport welcomed home members of the US Women’s Water Polo team from the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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From a galaxy not too far away . the #StarWars Boeing 737 livery made its debut at JWA today! 💫 The force is strong with this one. #FlyJWA #RiseofSkywalker
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Due to the present weather conditions, we recommend that travelers directly contact their respective airlines for the latest and most accurate updates on flight status. For airline contacts visit
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Sharing some retro livery on this #TBT! An @AmericanAir 737 was spotted on the airfield painted in AirCal’s original colors in an ode to when the Newport Beach-based airliner operated at John Wayne Airport from 1967 to 1986 and later merged with American Airlines. #FlyJWA
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Wishes really do come true! A 6 year-old’s wish to visit @Disneyland was granted today through the Make-A-Wish Foundation as his @AlaskaAir flight from Seattle landed in Orange County this afternoon. Have a magical adventure at the Happiest Place on Earth! #FlyJWA @MakeAWishOCIE
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JWA has big news! We now have water refill stations in all three Terminals. Look for the refill stations in Terminal A, B, and C by the water fountains. #FlyJWA
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Final update: Commercial ground stop in effect until tomorrow morning at 7 a.m., general aviation aircraft are not affected. For flights departing tomorrow, please verify flight status with your airline.
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Stunning images of November's full moon (also known as the Beaver Moon) rising near John Wayne Airport were captured by 📸 @t_pompeo on November 30, 2020.
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JWA announces nonstop service to @ABQSunport on @AlaskaAir starting Fri-8/18. Need a reason to visit? Check out #albuquerqueballoonfiesta
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John Wayne Airport is grateful to the @TSA agents who are committed to keeping air travel safe and continuing to deliver a superior guest experience during the #GovernmentShutdown. #ThankYouTSA
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Anybody else missing the sunny weather? We can’t wait for clear skies and warm breezes. 🌞 Photo credit Dylan K. Miller. 📷 ✈️
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Delays and cancellations are expected. Please check with your airline for current flight status.
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Incident Update: Last night, an Alaskan Airlines plane experienced an issue upon arrival. All passengers were safely off-boarded on the airfield using airstairs. No injuries were reported. #JohnWayneAirport.
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You've heard all about the worst airports in the #USA. But which did we crown the #best? | | @JohnWayneAir
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TGIF! Our planes are all lined up this morning and ready to fly off into the weekend. ✈️ Who else is in that #FeelGoodFriday mood? #FlyJWA
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The @GarySiniseFound lead a heroic sendoff for six WWII Veterans traveling to New Orleans to celebrate soon-to-be 105-Year-Old U.S. Army PFC Joseph Eskenazi—the nation’s oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII Veteran. #JohnWayneAirport thanks you for serving our country!
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There’s new livery on the airfield today for an Aircraft Qualification Test! Starting May 6, 2021, @SunCountryAir adds nonstop service to Dallas, TX and Minneapolis, MN delivering a superior level of convenience and added options for our guests.
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#JohnWayneAirport welcomed Vietnam #Veterans to #OrangeCounty to honor their 50th year of release from captivity as prisoners of war. Special thanks to @americanair, @BobHopeUSO, and @troynjrotc for helping us celebrate the efforts of these Veterans. ✈️🍊🌴 #FlyJWA
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Happy #WheretoWednesday from John Wayne Airport! ✈️ We offer more than 20 nonstop destinations in the US, Canada and Mexico from Orange County. Where are you traveling to today? #FlyJWA
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Objects in mirror are “really” closer than they appear! A @usairforce C-17 visited John Wayne Airport today for a landing and departure training. Happy #FridayFlyday, friends!
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Millions of men, women and children are trafficked worldwide every year. While traveling through John Wayne Airport, help keep others safe by recognizing key indicators and reporting suspicious activity. Visit the @DHSgov at to learn more.
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Are you traveling for your New Year celebrations? 🎉✈️
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Passengers getting ready to board @alaskaairlines inaugural flight from Orange County to @PaineField in Everett, Washington that departed JWA on March 12, received a celebratory sendoff and commemorative giveaways from airline employees. #FlyJWA #AlaskaAirlines ✈️
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Thank you to @TravelLeisure for the #JohnWayneAirport ranking in your annual World's 🌎Best Awards Survey. We celebrate 🎉being recognized as a Top 🔟Domestic Airport! #OrangeCounty #FlySNA #FlyJWA #Airport #Top10 #DomesticAirport #travel #2018rank
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What is your favorite plane that flies out of #JohnWayneAirport? Comment below! #OrangeCounty #planewatching #airplanes #Reels #travel
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Whether flying in or out of John Wayne Airport, don’t forget to admire this view! #TowerTuesday
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Good morning from John Wayne Airport! Sharing our #viewfromthetop on this #FeelGoodFriday! #FlyjJWA #AviationPhotography
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Taking you back to the 1960s on this #FlashbackFriday when JWA was a one-terminal airport and MacArthur Blvd. was an open, one-lane road that led up to our roadway. (📸 creditt: OC Archives) #FlyJWA #AirportHistory
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You’ll always be our favorite a-roe-dynamic fish, Salmon-Thirty-Salmon. Farewell and tanks for swimming by #JohnWayneAirport. #ThrowBackThursday #FlyJWA 🐟🩵✈️ #AlaskaAirlines
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Update: NB 405 at MacArthur reopened, SB remains closed. JWA airfield remains closed to arrivals, departures not affected. #FlyJWA.
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This is your captain speaking. 🐶🧑✈️ We will soon be departing for Howl-iday travels. This is a reminder to arrive early to the airport: 1-½-to-2 hours prior to departure time for domestic flights & 3 hours for international flights. For more info visit
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Free #OCCOVID19 test kits are available pre-security in Terminals A & C Sunday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. The @CAPublicHealth recommends all travelers arriving in/returning to CA from other states/countries test for COVID19 3-5 days after arrival. Travel advisory:
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