Staying
Financially
Sound
Fiscal Strength That Fuels Our Future
Strong financial stewardship is the backbone of everything we accomplish at John Wayne Airport. Through strategic grant applications, careful budget management and smart capital investment, we maximize every dollar to improve facilities, enhance safety and deliver exceptional experiences for our community. Our conservative fiscal practices and proactive planning ensure JWA remains financially resilient while continuously investing in the infrastructure improvements Orange County deserves.
download financial reportOur work in 2025
Secured nearly $50
million in federal infrastructure funding
JWA accepted and executed two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $49.7 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) and the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). These grants will fund Phase 1 of the Airport Power Generation & Distribution Upgrades project, ensuring reliable power for decades to come.
Unlocked $36.4
million for critical improvements
The FAA approved JWA’s Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) application in the amount of $36.4 million. This funding will support several critical capital improvement projects, including airfield lighting and signage upgrades, taxiway pavement rehabilitation, facility security enhancements through closed-circuit television (CCTV) improvements, replacement of the Common Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS), and facility accessibility improvements to restrooms and paths of travel.
What’s ahead in 2026?
We’ll pursue funding for the next phase of infrastructure improvements
We’ll initiate development of JWA’s fourth Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) application to fund key Capital Improvement Program projects. These include baggage handling upgrades, vertical conveyance improvements, stormwater enhancements, accessibility upgrades, and other eligible infrastructure improvements.
We’ll compete for competitive Terminal improvement grants
We’ll submit an application for the FAA’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Terminal Program (ATP) competitive grants to request funding for portions of Phases 2, 3 and 4 of the Vertical Conveyance System Improvements project.