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John Wayne airport (SNA) — Airports Data

About the airport

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the primary commercial airport serving Orange County, California, and a convenient alternative to the busier airports across the Greater Los Angeles area. Due to stringent environmental policies and noise abatement rules, it operates under regulated flight curfews. It provides an extensive domestic network connecting the region to major U.S. airline hubs, along with international nonstop flights to Mexico and Canada.

Official Website: ocair.com

Phone: +1 949 252 5200

Social Media:

Terminals

All passenger flight operations are centralized within a single contiguous building, the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, partitioned into three interconnected concourses linked landside and airside:

Terminal A: Gates 1 through 8, including auxiliary commuter boarding facilities.
Terminal B: Gates 9 through 15.
Terminal C: Gates 16 through 22, featuring Federal Inspection Services for international arrivals.

While the terminal building is accessible overnight, airline check-in desks and TSA security screening checkpoints open daily around 4:30 am and operate until the final departure of the day.

Annual Traffic (2025): 11.37 million passengers.

Information Desks

Customer information desks are located on the lower Arrivals level (baggage claim), situated opposite carousels 2, 3, and 5. In addition, red-uniformed Customer Relations Assistants volunteer throughout the terminal complex to assist passengers with wayfinding and inquiries.

Location

The airport is located in an unincorporated area of Orange County, 7 km (4.5 miles) south of downtown Santa Ana, adjacent to the cities of Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach.

Airport map & meeting point Open in Google Maps

TSA security wait times

Estimated wait at the security checkpoints of SNA right now. When live data is not available, it shows historical averages.

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Car rental

On-site rental car counters are situated on the lower Arrivals level between Terminals A and B, directly across from the John Wayne statue. Rental vehicle pick-up and drop-off take place on level 0 of parking structures A2 and B2 (operating daily between 5:30 am and 11:30 pm).

On-site rental car agencies:

Alamo (7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
Avis (6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Budget (6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Dollar (7:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Enterprise (7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
Hertz (6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
National (7:00 am to 11:30 pm)

Off-site rental car providers offering courtesy shuttle pickups:

Fox / Payless
Go Rentals
Los Angeles Van Rentals
Orange County Van Rental
SNA Auto Rental
Stop-N-Go
United Auto Rental
United Van Rentals
U-Save

Rental Car Requirements

To rent a car, you must present a valid driver's license, an official passport or state ID, and a major credit card in the primary renter's name for the security deposit. The minimum rental age is generally 21 years, with an underage surcharge applied to drivers under 25.

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Parking

The airport offers multiple covered and open-air parking structures for short- and long-term parking, equipped with 24-hour surveillance and electric vehicle charging ports.

Parking Facilities

Terminal Parking (Structures A1, A2, B2, C): Multi-level garages situated directly opposite their designated terminal areas, offering covered walkways to Departures and Arrivals levels.
Main Street Parking: Off-airport economy surface lot situated at 1512 Main Street in Irvine. A complimentary shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes between 4:30 am and midnight, dropping off at the terminal Arrivals level.
Valet Parking: Curbside valet is available on the upper Departures level between Terminals A and B, and outside Terminal C, operating from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Important Considerations

Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Located south of Parking Structure C (at the intersection of MacArthur Blvd and Campus Drive), offering 94 free spaces where drivers can wait in their vehicles until arriving passengers have retrieved their luggage.

Accessible Parking: Designated ADA accessible parking spaces are located on all levels of terminal parking structures close to elevator banks.

Check current parking rates and live space availability

Special assistance

John Wayne Airport provides fully accessible infrastructure designed to facilitate a smooth experience for passengers with disabilities and special mobility needs.

Requesting Special Assistance

Travelers requiring wheelchair transport or escort through check-in and boarding should coordinate services with their booked airline at least 48 hours in advance of departure or arrival.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

Terminal facilities feature access ramps, large elevators connecting all levels and parking garages, companion care family restrooms, and accessible water fountains. TDD/TTY telecommunications are available for hearing-impaired passengers, alongside visual paging boards. The airport participates in the international Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program ("Helping Hands") to assist guests with non-visible disabilities. Pet relief areas are provided both pre- and post-security.

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