Your Complete Guide to
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

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.

#1
J.D. Power 2024 & 2025
11M+
Passengers/Year
12
Airlines
3
Terminals

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Why SNA Instead of LAX?

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:

⚡ Faster Everything

Park to gate in 15 minutes. TSA lines average 10-15 minutes. Compare that to LAX's hour-long gauntlet.

📍 Better Location

15 min from Disneyland, 10 min from Newport Beach, no freeway nightmare. SNA is where you want to be.

SNA at a Glance

DetailInfo
Official NameJohn Wayne Airport, Orange County
IATA CodeSNA
TerminalThomas F. Riley Terminal (A, B, C)
Address18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone(949) 252-5200
Airlines12 passenger airlines
Annual Passengers~11 million
Runway5,700 ft (single primary)
CurfewNo departures 10 PM–7 AM
Ranking#1 J.D. Power Large Airport 2024 & 2025

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