KSNA
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
Santa Ana, California

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:SNA / KSNA
Lat/Lng:33.6756619444, -117.868233056
33-40-32.3830N, 117-52-05.6390W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 11/08/2019
Elevation:55 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 11/08/2019
Magnetic Variation:12E,(2015), [11E (2025)]
Sectional:LOS ANGELES
From City:4nm S of Santa Ana

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:11/1941
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 0615-2300 (local)
Type:ATCT
Hours:17
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:C,Class C Svc 0615-2300 Other Times Class G
ARTCC:Los Angeles(ZLA)Los Angeles Center
FSS:Riverside FSS(RAL)
NOTAMs and Weather:SNANOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Lights:When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate MALSR Runway 20R & PAPI Runways 02L & 20R - CTAF.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
Overnight Tie-Down Fee.
ARFF:I C S 05/1973

Communications

CTAF:126.800
UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 714-424-0590
ATIS:126.0
714-338-2340 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'John Wayne Tower'
343.625,
119.9 ;Runway 02R/20L
126.8 ;Runway 02L/20R
128.35
Ground:
Contact 'John Wayne Ground'
120.8,132.25
Clearance:
118.0,121.85
Approach:
Contact 'SOCAL' Approach
121.3,263.1
Departure:
Contact 'SOCAL' Departure
128.1,132.7,279.575,
281.4
Class Freq:
CLASS-C---
121.3 ;315-045 Sna
124.1 ;045-130 Sna
125.35 ;190-315 Sli
127.2 ;190-315 Sna Abv 3000 ft
128.1 ; 130-190 Sna
132.7 ;045-130 Sna
263.1 ;315-045 Sna
269.6 ;190-315 Sna Abv 3000 ft
279.575 ;045-130 Sna
281.4 ;130-190 Sna
316.125 ;190-315 Sli
350.325 ;045-130 Sna
Other:--IC 126.8 ;RWY 02L/20R
Do not Publish on Approach Plates.
---STAR 127.0
---STAR 127.4
---STAR 133.85
---STAR 134.0
---STAR 263.025
---STAR 278.3
---STAR 318.2
---STAR 346.35
---FINZZ 128.1
---FINZZ 281.4
---EMMLN 127.0
---EMMLN 318.2
---MIKAA 133.85
---MIKAA 346.35
---TANDY 127.4
---TANDY 263.025
---OHSEA 127.4
---OHSEA 263.025
---DP 125.35
---DP 125.35 ;RWY 20R HECTOR OR LAKE HUGHES TRANSI
---DP 128.1
---DP 128.1 ;RWY 20R
---DP 133.85
---DP 133.85 ;RWY 02L
---DP 133.85 ;RWY 02L, 02R, HECTOR, LAKE HUGHES TR
---DP 133.85 ;RWY 2L/R, HECTOR, LAKE HUGHES TRANSI
---DP 281.4
---DP 281.4 ;RWY 20R
---DP 316.125
---DP 316.125 ;RWY 12
---DP 316.125 ;RWY 20R HECTOR OR LAKE HUGHES TRANS
---DP 316.125 ;VENTURA TRANSITION
---DP 346.35
---DP 346.35 ;RWY 02L
---DP 346.35 ;RWY 2L/R, HECTOR, LAKE HUGES TRANSIT
---DSNEE 134.0
---DSNEE 278.3
---STAYY 128.1
---STAYY 281.4
---PIGGN 128.1 ;RWY 20R
---PIGGN 133.85 ;RWY 02L
---PIGGN 281.4 ;RWY 20R
---PIGGN 346.35 ;RWY 02L
---TOPMM 316.125 ;RWY 12
---RUKKI 127.4
---RUKKI 263.025
---HAWWC 125.35
---HAWWC 316.125
---ANAHEIM 125.35 ;RWY 20R HECTOR OR LAKE HUGHES TRANSI
---ANAHEIM 133.85 ;RWY 02L, 02R, HECTOR, LAKE HUGHES TR
---ANAHEIM 133.85 ;RWY 2L/R, HECTOR, LAKE HUGHES TRANSI
---ANAHEIM 316.125 ;RWY 20R HECTOR OR LAKE HUGHES TRANS
---ANAHEIM 316.125 ;VENTURA TRANSITION
---ANAHEIM 346.35 ;RWY 2L/R, HECTOR, LAKE HUGES TRANSIT
---ROOBY 134.0
---ROOBY 278.3
---MUSEL 128.1
---MUSEL 281.4
---HOBOW 133.85
---HOBOW 346.35
---CHANNEL 128.1
---CHANNEL 281.4
---KAYOH 133.85
---KAYOH 346.35
---HHERO 128.1
---HHERO 281.4
Master Airport:SCT (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRACON)
Master Provides:Class C
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LAWRS (0600-2300)
Pdc
Tower Remarks:Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales, Annual Surveying

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Orange County
3160 Airway Avenue
Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
949-252-5171
Manager:Charlene V. Reynolds
Ron Mcclellan, Mgr, Airside Operations 949-252-5247.
3160 Airway Ave
Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
949-252-5171

Runways

Runways:02L/20R
02R/20L
20X

Runway 02L/20R

Length:5700 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 11/08/2019
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 602/F/a/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 70,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 300,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 02L End 20R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):5700 feet5700 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):5700 feet5700 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):5700 feet5700 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):5700 feet5700 feet
True Alignment:028,(017 Magnetic)208,(197 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:55.9' MSL41.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:55.9' MSL53.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:75' AGL68' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:RolloutTouchdown
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 milePrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:34:150:1

Runway 02R/20L

Length:2886 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 11/08/2019
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):120/F/B/X/T, 120, Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 25,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 60,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 02R End 20L
True Alignment:028,(017 Magnetic)208,(197 Magnetic)
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Basic,Good ConditionBasic,Good Condition
Elevation at End:52.0' MSL39.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:52.0' MSL52.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 26' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
Objects: Bldg
Object Marking: Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:20:120:1
Object Height: 15' AGL
Object Distance: 500' Along centerline
115' Left of centerline

Runway 20X

Remarks:Runway 20X Created to Support Ojw LDA Associated with Sna Ils Runway 20R.

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

E80-US Customs User Fee Airport.
A30-02R/20L-Runway 02R/20L not Available for Part 121/Part 380 Operations with Scheduled Pax Carrying Operations More than 9 Pax Seats and Non-Scheduled Pax Carrying Operations More than 30 Pax Seats. Runway 02R/20L Closed When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed.
When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed No Local Training or Touch & Go Operations.
be Alert to Birds on and in Vicinity of Airport.
Taxiway C Gwt Lmtd 60000 Lbs.
Maintain at or Above 300 ft AGL Until Established on Final .
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.
Noise Abatement Procedures in Effect Contact Airport Noise Office (949) 252-5185.
Runway 02L/20R TPA 1000 ft AGL Small Aircraft; 1500 ft AGL Turbine Aircraft Over 12500 Lbs; Runway 02R/20L TPA 800 ft AGL Small Sgl Engine Aircraft; 1000 ft AGL Twin Engine Aircraft.
for Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Contact Socal Approach at 800-448-3724.
Aircraft Landing Runway 20L, Use Caution for Jet Blast from Aircraft Hldg Between Runway 20L and Runway 20R at Taxiway L and Caution Wake Turb from Jet Aircraft Landing Runway 20R.
VFR Aircraft: to Avoid Overflight of Runway 20R, Runway 20L Arrs Fly Final at 15 Deg Angle to Runway; Runway 20L Departures Turn 15 Degs Left at Departure End of Runway. to Avoid Overflight of Runway 02L, Runway 02R Departures Turn 15 Degs Right at Departure End of Runway.

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