John Wayne Airport (SNA) – Orange County’s Aviation Gateway
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John Wayne Airport (SNA) – Orange County, California, USA
Your comprehensive guide to John Wayne Airport Orange County (IATA: SNA, ICAO: KSNA), serving Santa Ana, Irvine, and surrounding cities.
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John Wayne Airport is located 3 miles southeast of downtown Santa Ana, adjacent to State Route 55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and MacArthur Boulevard.
🏢 Terminal Information & Services
The single terminal building is divided into three concourses: A, B, and C, connected via a central ticketing lobby. Facilities include:
Central Lobby (Ground Level)
- Check-In & Ticketing counters for all airlines.
- Shared baggage claim area on the lower level with carousels 1–4.
- Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
- Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the lobby and common areas.
- Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms adjacent to the lobby.
- Coffee kiosks and vending machines offering snacks and beverages.
Concourse A (Gates A1–A6)
- Gates A1–A6: Served by Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
- Dining & Retail:
- Panda Express – Near Gate A2.
- CAVA – Mediterranean bowls near Gate A4.
- Starbucks – Near Gate A6.
- Lounges:
- Alaska Lounge near Gate A5 (membership or day pass required).
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities throughout.
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate A1 and outdoor adjacent to Concourse A entrance.
Concourse B (Gates B1–B4)
- Gates B1–B4: Served by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
- Dining & Retail:
- Johnny Rockets – Burgers and shakes near Gate B2.
- Press & Go – Snacks and beverages near Gate B1.
- Lounges:
- Delta Sky Club near Gate B3 (membership or day pass required).
- American Admirals Club near Gate B4 (membership required).
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms throughout.
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate B1 and outdoor adjacent to Concourse B entrance.
Concourse C (Gates C1–C4)
- Gates C1–C4: Served by United Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines.
- Dining & Retail:
- Shake Shack – Burgers near Gate C2.
- Papagayo – Quick Mexican fare near Gate C3.
- Lounges:
- United Club near Gate C3 (membership required).
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms throughout.
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate C1 and outdoor adjacent to Concourse C entrance.
FBO & General Aviation Services
- Atlantic Aviation: Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounges.
- Signature Flight Support: Executive terminal services, fueling, hangar and ramp parking, and concierge.
✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services
- Runway 2/20: 5,701 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – used primarily for smaller general aviation and commuter jets.
- Runway 7L/25R: 9,000 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – main runway handling most commercial jet operations.
- Runway 7R/25L: 5,251 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – used for general aviation and as a crosswind runway.
- Cargo Facilities: Ramp space serving FedEx Express, UPS, and smaller cargo carriers.
- Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO services provided by FBOs and third-party vendors.
- Noise Abatement: Strict noise abatement procedures, including preferential runway use and reduced thrust departures to minimize impact on surrounding residential areas.
🚗 Ground Transportation
- OCTA Bus: Route 76 and 86 connect the airport with Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, and Costa Mesa—check schedules at octa.net.
- Metrolink: Irvine Station and Santa Ana Station are connected via shuttle service—check schedules at metrolinktrains.com.
- Shuttle Services:
- SuperShuttle and Prime Time Shuttle offer shared-ride service to hotels and cities throughout Orange County.
- Hotel courtesy shuttles available at designated curbside—arrange with your hotel.
- Rental Cars: Rental Car Facility adjacent to the terminal; accessible via the Automated People Mover. Major agencies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo.
- Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand and rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickup zones on the departures curb outside each concourse—follow signage.
- Parking:
- Parking Garage A & B: Short-term and long-term covered parking adjacent to the terminal with direct walkway access.
- Surface Lots C & D: Economical parking with pedestrian access to the terminal.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area off Airport Way—monitor flight status and pick up passengers curbside when ready.
- Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside each concourse—designated limo zones are marked by signage.
- Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks available near the central lobby entrance; sidewalks and crosswalks connect to adjacent neighborhoods and bus stops.
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📞 Contact & Official Information
John Wayne Airport Orange County is owned and operated by the County of Orange.
- Official Site: ocair.com
- Phone (General Information): +1 949-252-5200
- Airport Administration: +1 949-252-5200 (Ext. 1)
- FBO – Atlantic Aviation: +1 949-258-2300
- FBO – Signature Flight Support: +1 949-258-2320
- Lost & Found: +1 949-252-5200 (LostandFound@ocair.com)
- Address: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA