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Recent News
Updated Mar 14, 2026John Wayne Orange County Airport is implementing daily airport closures from 0730-1415 UTC through Saturday, March 7, 2026 as part of a rehabilitation project. The closures affect airport operations during morning hours local time.
In January 2026, John Wayne Airport served 841,879 passengers, an increase of 3.4% compared to January 2025 when the airport served 814,132 passengers. The airport continues to see steady growth in passenger traffic.
John Wayne Airport announced the recent openings of several new dining and retail concessions in mid-February 2026. The expansions support the airport's long-term investment in quality service and convenience while enhancing amenities for travelers.
John Wayne Orange County Airport is among the highest priority airports for TSA's PreCheck Touchless ID expansion in 2026. The technology will streamline security screening for eligible travelers through facial recognition and biometric systems.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2025)
Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
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Landing Fee Methodology
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Terminal Rental Rate
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Common Use & Gate Allocation
Additional Bonds Test
Summary not provided in detail, but the Indenture permits issuance of Additional Bonds payable from Net Revenues on parity with the Series 2019 Bonds under conditions set forth in Appendix C.
Rate Covenant
Net Revenues must be at least 125% of Long-Term Debt Service Requirement. Net Revenues = Revenues minus Current Expenses. Debt service paid with PFCs, CFCs, or Grant Revenues is excluded from the Long-Term Debt Service Requirement calculation.
Flow of Funds
Priority waterfall: (1) Deposit all Revenues into Revenue Fund; (2) Operating Fund for Current Expenses; (3) Revenue Bond Fund (Interest, Principal, Sinking Fund subaccounts); (4) Revenue Bond Reserve Account to maintain Reserve Requirement; (5) Subordinated Debt Fund (if applicable); (6) Renewal and Replacement Fund; (7) Airport General Fund for any lawful aviation purposes.
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting