Real information from Orange County locals. Parking rates, terminal guides, lounge access, dining options, and insider tips for the #1 ranked large airport in America.
Terminal parking $30/day, off-airport from $20/day. Compare all options.
Find your airline, gate info, and what's near your terminal.
Admirals Club, United Club — how to get in, what to expect.
Every restaurant and café inside SNA, organized by terminal.
Uber/Lyft pickup, car rental, shuttles, taxis, and bus routes.
Wait times, TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and tips to get through fast.
John Wayne Airport was ranked the #1 large airport in North America by J.D. Power in both 2024 and 2025. Here's why Orange County locals (and smart visitors) prefer it:
Park to gate in 15 minutes. TSA lines average 10-15 minutes. Compare that to LAX's hour-long gauntlet.
15 min from Disneyland, 10 min from Newport Beach, no freeway nightmare. SNA is where you want to be.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Official Name | John Wayne Airport, Orange County |
| IATA Code | SNA |
| Terminal | Thomas F. Riley Terminal (A, B, C) |
| Address | 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 |
| Phone | (949) 252-5200 |
| Airlines | 12 passenger airlines |
| Annual Passengers | ~11 million |
| Runway | 5,700 ft (single primary) |
| Curfew | No departures 10 PM–7 AM |
| Ranking | #1 J.D. Power Large Airport 2024 & 2025 |