John Wayne Airport - Orange County Airport: Long Name, Short Runway

John Wayne Airport - Orange County Airport is the long version of the name of John Wayne Airport. This long name came about when the previous Orange County Airport was renamed John Wayne Airport by the Orange County Board of Supervisors when well-known and well-loved actor John Wayne died in Newport Harbour, California back in 1979. (John Wayne used to live in nearby Lido Island prior to his death.) To help people associate the old name with the new name, the long version is occasionally used though officially the name of the airport is John Wayne Airport. To show the community's high regard for John Wayne (the actor), a statue with his likeness has been set up on the lower level of the arrivals area.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Keeps on Growing

One part of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that keeps on growing is the concessions program. Through the different brand-name outlets such as Erwin Pearl, Brooks Brothers, and MoTown Music Stores, air travelers passing through the airport's portals can easily pick up gifts and travel accessories that they need or just thought of buying on the spur of the moment.