BEING A Good NEIGHBOR
We love our location in Orange County—and the people in it. Furthermore, we want the feeling to be mutual. That’s why, year after year, we look for new ways to support our OC neighbors and remain a conscientious member of the community.
UNIFIED NOISE CONTROL FOR A UNIFIED COMMUNITY
We launched a new public flight tracking system called WebTrak, which is fully integrated into the Airport’s noise monitoring system. The streamlined, integrated system enables Airport staff and the public to use several aircraft noise monitoring platforms from the same data source, which allows more efficiency and ease for both the public and Airport staff.
FLYING FRIENDLY
We began development of our JWA “Fly Friendly” program for general aviation jet operators. We researched more than 10 airport fly friendly programs throughout the country. We coordinated monthly meetings with a newly created Fly Friendly working group of aviation professionals and community members to study and determine the best approach in program design. We worked with software developers on scoring criteria, and analyzed potential modifications to noise abatement departure procedures.
REACHING THE COMMUNITY WITH AWARD-WINNING MARKETING EFFORTS
In 2021 we created and launched the redesigned John Wayne Airport website, which received local and international awards. We also created the 2021 JWA calendar and the award-winning 2020 JWA Annual Report—all to keep our community and stakeholders informed, engaged and up-to-date.
CHANGE THAT LEADS TO “PAWS-ITIVE” CHANGE
We partnered with OC Animal Allies to collect spare change from traveling guests to benefit OC AirPAWS (trained therapy dogs that serve as four-legged Airport ambassadors) and other Animal Allies programs.
WE’LL INCREASE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
In 2022, we’ll create a community outreach campaign to highlight the developments and programs that have improved community engagement and sustainability at the Airport. We’ll enhance social media interaction by creating seasonal messaging campaigns focused on public engagement, aviation education and critical information. And together with our tenants, we’ll plan new guest experience events to increase public engagement.
WE’LL COORDINATE A JWA ACCESS AND NOISE OFFICE (ANO) OPEN HOUSE
The event will be an opportunity for the general public to view some of the systems that the ANO staff utilizes daily, ask questions, and learn about some of the challenges the Airport faces when it comes to noise mitigation efforts, Airport operations, and the FAA.
