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Airports / California / SNA
Large airport · SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Santa Ana, California · 56 ft elevation. 7 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
9,537 ratings
7
Operators based
56
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Santa Ana, CaliforniaELEV 56 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
9,537
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Based operators
charter operators on the field
4
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
56
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#34 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 9537 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
7 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 93% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA / SNA) sits in Santa Ana, California, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 56 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SNA is a home base: Macair, Inc., Orange County Sunbird Aviation, and Paragon Airways operate from the field, 7 in all. The closest alternate fields are Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI, 11 nm), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 16 nm), and Ontario International Airport (ONT, 26 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,700-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Van Nuys, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Disney and Disneyland. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SNA to plan your flight.
4 FBOs serve KSNA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Clay Lacy Orange County
Pro listing
You can expect warm and friendly service from our dedicated and experienced team, with our highest priority being the safety of you and your aircraft. Our private terminal at John Wayne Airport delivers competitive fuel prices, towing and parking, 24/7 security, and a team of experts who anticipate your needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-23:00
- Unicom 131.375
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
ACI Jet North Orange County
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGeneral Manager Nathen Steiger nsteiger@acijet.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-23:00, Emergency/Medical 23:00-05:00
- Unicom 131.100
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
ACI Jet South Orange County
Your FBO? Claim it, freeGeneral Manager Nathen Steiger nsteiger@acijet.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-23:00, Emergency/Medical 23:00-05:00
- Unicom 131.575
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- GPU
- Oxygen
- Pilots lounge
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jay's Air Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Hangar
- Available 24/7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Hangar
- Parking
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Terminals A, B, and C connect easily, so transfers are simple even during busy travel hours.”
Victoria. Quiet Sonoma Insider5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Very kind and helpful TSA staff.”
Sainandan Kaipu5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for John Wayne Orange County International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSNA
IATA
SNA
FAA / Local
SNA
Elevation
56 ft
Coordinates
33.6751° N · 117.8693° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 56 ft, SNA sits lower than 80% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,700 ft
- 02L/20R5,700 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02R/20L2,886 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,700 ft
SNA's 5,700 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators7
- STA JetsCosta Mesa, CA · Part 1354.3(23)2 aircraft · KSNA
- Paragon AirwaysSanta Ana, CA · Part 1354.0(4)1 aircraft · KSNA
- Orange County Sunbird AviationSanta Ana · Part 1354.5(42)KSNA
- Sky-Hop AviationSanta Ana, CA · Part 1355.0(22)KSNA
- Macair, Inc.Santa Ana · Part 135KSNA
- Regency Air, LLCSanta Ana, CA · Part 135KSNA
- Sky ThrillsSanta Ana · Part 135KSNA
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 16nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 26nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
- 27nmRALRiverside Municipal AirportRiverside
- 28nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 31nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSNA · John Wayne Orange County International Airport · Santa Ana, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SNA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 197 nm | 51m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 298 nm | 1h 6m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 323 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 511 nm | 1h 35m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 637 nm | 1h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Denver (DEN) | 734 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SNA?
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport's longest paved runway is 5,700 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SNA?
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,700 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SNA?
- Yes. 7 charter operators list John Wayne Orange County International Airport as a home base, including Macair, Inc., Orange County Sunbird Aviation, Paragon Airways. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at John Wayne Orange County International Airport?
- 4 FBOs serve SNA: Clay Lacy Orange County, ACI Jet North Orange County, ACI Jet South Orange County and Jay's Air Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to SNA?
- The closest alternate is Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI), about 11 nm away, followed by Long Beach International Airport (LGB) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SNA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 6m (298 nm), San Francisco about 1h 9m (323 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (511 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.