John Wayne Airport (KSNA)

Santa Ana, United States · North America

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

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.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KSNA 161753Z 05017G26KT 10SM FEW220 32/04 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 03031/1719 SLP150 T03220044 10322 20267 50002

Wind 050° at 17 kt — likely active runway near heading 05

Current TAF

TAF KSNA 161731Z 1618/1718 04018G30KT P6SM SCT200 TEMPO 1619/1623 06025G35KT FM170300 05014G22KT P6SM SCT150 FM171000 06007KT P6SM SCT120

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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

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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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