KSNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Santa Ana, California, at 56 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 02L/20R (5,700 ft), 02R/20L (2,886 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KSNA · FAA SNA · IATA SNA |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Ana, CA · 33.6751, -117.8693 |
| Elevation | 56 ft MSL (17 m) |
| Tower | 119.9 MHz (RWY 02-20) |
| ATIS | 126.0 MHz |
| FAA charts | 41 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSNA METAR and TAF
SPECI KSNA 010500Z 17003KT 6SM -RA BR BKN014 BKN040 OVC046 18/17 A2984 RMK AO2 P0000 T01830167| Wind | From 170° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain, mist |
| Clouds | Broken 1,400 ft, Broken 4,000 ft, Overcast 4,600 ft · ceiling 1,400 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 18°C (64°F) / 17°C (63°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.84 inHg (1010 hPa) |
| Flight category | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000–3,000 ft and/or visibility 3–5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T01830167: temperature 18.3°C, dew point 16.7°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (170° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 02L: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 20R: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 02R: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 20L: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:51Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KSNA 010251Z 0103/0124 VRB04KT 6SM -RA SCT025 OVC050 TEMPO 0106/0110 4SM RA BKN025 FM011500 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM011900 25011G20KT P6SM FEW050- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · light rain · scattered 2,500 ft, overcast 5,000 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 06Z – 1st 10Z: visibility 4 statute miles · rain · broken 2,500 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 19:00Z: wind 250° at 11 kt, gusting 20 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02L / 20R | 5,700 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 02R / 20L | 2,886 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | SOCAL APP | 121.3 |
| ATIS | 126.0 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 118.0 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL SECONDARY | 121.85 |
| CTAF | 126.8 | |
| Departure | SOCAL DEP | 128.1 |
| Departure | SOCAL DEP | 132.7 |
| Ground | JOHN WAYNE GROUND | 120.8 |
| Ground | JOHN WAYNE GROUND SECONDARY | 132.25 |
| Radio (FSS) | RIVERSIDE RDO | 122.45 |
| Tower | RWY 02-20 | 119.9 |
| Tower | 02L-20R | 126.8 |
| Tower | JOHN WAYNE TOWER SECONDARY | 128.35 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSNA before you fly.
FAA charts for KSNA — d-TPP 2611
41 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 8
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 17
Arrivals (STAR) 12
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KSNA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.