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KSNA · SNA

John Wayne Orange County International Airport

Santa Ana, CaliforniaElevation 56 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 5,700 ft

20X
Dimensions
0 x 0 ft
Surface
N/A
RWY 20X
ILSLDA/DME
02L/20R
Dimensions
5,700 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 02L28°T
Landing length (LDA)5,700 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,700 / 5,700 / 5,700 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20R208°T
Landing length (LDA)5,700 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,700 / 5,700 / 5,700 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
02R/20L
Dimensions
2,886 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 02R28°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 20L208°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

John Wayne Orange County International Airport is in Santa Ana, California. Field elevation 56 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCHARLENE V. REYNOLDS
Manager phone949-252-5171
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSNA / SNA
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.6751, -117.8693
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF126.800
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

38.02
SOCAL APP
APP
121.3
SOCAL APP
APP
126
ATIS
ATIS
118
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.85
CLNC DEL SECONDARY
CLD
126.8
CTAF
CTAF
128.1
SOCAL DEP
DEP
132.7
SOCAL DEP
DEP
120.8
JOHN WAYNE GROUND
GND
132.25
JOHN WAYNE GROUND SECONDARY
GND
122.45
RIVERSIDE RDO
RDO
119.9
RWY 02-20
TWR
126.8
02L-20R
TWR
128.35
JOHN WAYNE TOWER SECONDARY
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
›RWY 02L/20R TPA 1000 FT AGL SMALL ACFT; 1500 FT AGL TURBINE ACFT OVER 12500 LBS; RWY 02R/20L TPA 800 FT AGL SMALL SGL ENG ACFT; 1000 FT AGL TWIN ENG ACFT.
›OVERNIGHT TIE-DOWN FEE.
›RWY 02R/20L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. RWY 02R/20L CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›RY 20X CREATED TO SUPPORT OJW LDA ASSOCIATED WITH SNA ILS RY 20R.
›PCR VALUE: 602/F/A/X/T
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CTC ARPT NOISE OFFICE (949) 252-5185.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 20R & PAPI RYS 02L & 20R - CTAF.
›RON MCCLELLAN, MGR, AIRSIDE OPNS 949-252-5247.
›MAINTAIN AT OR ABOVE 300 FT AGL UNTIL ESTABLISHED ON FINAL .
›TWY C GWT LMTD 60000 LBS.
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›BE ALERT TO BIRDS ON AND IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD NO LCL TRNG OR TOUCH & GO OPNS.
›FBO GENERAL AVIATION APRONS LIMITED TO MAX GWT OF 100,000 LBS (DUAL GEAR) AND WITH WINGSPANS LESS THAN 100 FT. GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT PROHIBITED FROM USING ANY PORTION OF THE AIR CARRIER COMMERCIAL RAMP.
›VFR ACFT: TO AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF RWY 20R, RWY 20L ARRS FLY FINAL AT 15 DEG ANGLE TO RWY; RWY 20L DEPS TURN 15 DEGS LEFT AT DEP END OF RWY. TO AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF RWY 02L, RWY 02R DEPS TURN 15 DEGS RIGHT AT DEP END OF RWY.
›ACFT LDG RWY 20L, USE CTN FOR JET BLAST FROM ACFT HLDG BTN RWY 20L AND RWY 20R AT TWY L AND CTN WAKE TURB FROM JET ACFT LDG RWY 20R.
›CTC GND CTL PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ON TWY A AND TWY B.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KSNA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSNA have a METAR?
Yes. KSNA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSNA have a TAF?
When KSNA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KSNA?
KSNA sits at 56 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSNA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.