OC Airport Offers Memorial Weekend Travel Tips

If your Memorial Day Weekend plans include flying out of John Wayne Airport make sure you keep the following travel tips in mind.

JWA officials said passengers using the airport between Thursday and Memorial Day should anticipate higher-than-normal crowds, with most travelers expected Thursday, Friday and Tuesday. Last year more than 140,000 passengers traveled through JWA between the Thursday before and the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Visitors to JWA during the Memorial Day holiday weekend should be aware of ongoing construction activities around the Riley Terminal, exercise caution when navigating Airport roadways and follow posted speed limits.

Other Travel Tips:

• Arrive 90 minutes to two-hours before the flight departure time to find parking, check luggage and go through the security checkpoint.
• Drivers picking up passengers at the Airport are encouraged to utilize 2-hour parking spaces, located on the lower level of Parking Structures A1, B2 and C, as portions of the white curb designated for passenger pick up areas are closed due to construction.

• Curbside Valet Parking for $30 per day, located on the departure level between Terminals A and B, or in front of Terminal C.
• Parking Structures A1, A2, B2 and C are located adjacent to and directly across from the Riley Terminal at a rate of $20 per day and $2 per hour with the first 15 minutes being free for those dropping off and picking up passengers.
• Off-site Main Street Parking Lot located at 1512 Main St., Irvine for $14 per day with free shuttle service to/from the Terminal every 15 minutes.
• For parking availability call 949.252.5200 or for directions to JWA, visit: ocair.com/parking.