1.Introduction
John Wayne Airport (IATA: SNA, ICAO: KSNA) is a prominent public airport located in Orange County, California, USA. It is one of the primary airports serving the Southern California region.
2. Named After John Wayne:
The airport is named after the legendary American actor John Wayne, known for his roles in classic Western films and other Hollywood productions. John Wayne lived in Newport Beach, California, and was an aviation enthusiast.
3. Location
John Wayne Airport is situated in the city of Santa Ana, approximately 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 2 miles southeast of downtown Santa Ana. Its central location in Orange County makes it a convenient gateway to the region.
4. History
The airport was originally established in 1923 as the “Orange County Airport” and later renamed “Orange County Airport- Santa Ana” in 1950. In 1979, it was renamed John Wayne Airport in honor of the iconic actor. Over the years, it has undergone several expansions and improvements to meet the growing demands of air travel in Southern California.
5. Facilities
John Wayne Airport features two runways and a modern terminal complex. The primary terminal, known as the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, provides a wide range of passenger services and amenities.
| 3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. |
| Identifier SNA. |
| Contact: Cynthia L. Jankowski. |
| Phone: 949-252-5171. |
| Fax: 949-252-5178. |
| E-Mail: cjankowski@ocair.com. |
| www.ocair.com |
| Air Service: |
| Total carriers: 14 |
| All-Cargo: 2 |
| Cargo Space: |
| Total Ramp/Tarmac Surface: License agreement allows for temporary cargo handling during restricted hours (normally 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.), along with airplane parking. |
| Warehouse Space: No warehouse space on site |
| U.S. Customs: In Los Angeles |
| Traffic and Tonnage |
| Total ’00 Tonnage: 18,119 tons, -0.9 percent. |
| Total ’00 Aircraft Movements: 387,862, -17.8 percent. |
| Distance to Connecting Transportation (miles) |
| Rail Terminal: 40 |
| Ocean Port: 40. |
| Interstate Hwy: 2 |
| Truck Terminal: 40. |