John Wayne Airport (KSNA)
Santa Ana, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSNA
IATA
SNA
City
Santa Ana
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
56 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
33.6757, -117.8682
Overview
Orange County airport with strict noise abatement and a famous short-field takeoff departure procedure.
Current Weather at KSNA
Pilots flying into or out of John Wayne Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at John Wayne Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSNA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSNA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Santa Ana. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around John Wayne Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at John Wayne Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSNA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
John Wayne Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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