Reconstruct terminal components; acquire terminal accessibility measures

The County of Orange, operating John Wayne Airport in Costa Mesa, California, received a $24.8 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Pacific Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of September 7, 2029. This grant funds the reconstruction of terminal components and acquisition of terminal accessibility measures at Terminals A and B. The project will install 12 new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant public restrooms to bring the airport into conformity with current accessibility standards while reconstructing existing terminal facilities to improve passenger and baggage movement throughout the airport.

The funding supports critical infrastructure modernization at one of the region's major airports, addressing both accessibility compliance requirements and operational efficiency improvements. As part of the FAA's broader mission to maintain and enhance the nationwide system of public-use airports, this project exemplifies the type of terminal development and accessibility initiatives prioritized under the Airport Improvement Program to support long-term economic benefits and safe, efficient airport operations.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires and installs 12 new americans disabilities act (ADA) deficiencies public rest rooms in terminal a and b to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs existing terminal a and b to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with santa ANA, california.