John Wayne Airport (SNA) Official Web site for the only commercial airport in Orange County, California

The mission of John Wayne Airport is to plan, direct, and provide high quality aviation services and facilities for Orange County in a safe, secure, and efficient manner.

The Airport has begun construction on its Improvement Program. Use caution when traveling the Airport roadways and plan to arrive 1-1/2 to 2 hours prior to your flight departure time to find parking, go through security screening and get to your gate on time.

Reduce your wait time by getting your boarding pass on-line or by using the airline check-in kiosks. If you're traveling with American Airlines, try the Paperless Boarding Pass (airlines). Also, learn which screening lane to use, the Expert, Casual or Family/ Medical Liquids Lane. Read more about the Self Select Lanes...

Flu Prevention Tips Valuable tips on how to stay healthy during the flu season. More info...

“1+1 Rule"

You are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item – such as a purse, briefcase, laptop computer or diaper bag – through security screening and onto the aircraft. The approximate allowable maximum size for carry-on bags is 22” x 14” x 9”. Please verify the size and weight restrictions for baggage with your airline.

"3-1-1 for Carry-Ons"

TSA restricts the amount of liquids travelers can pack in their carry-on bags. Be prepared and follow the 3-1-1 rule below:

Travel-sized toiletries in 8" x 7.5" zip-top bag

3 ounces or less size containers of liquid or gel

1 quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag holding 3 ounces or less containers

1 bag per traveler placed in the security bin

Snow Globes. Due to current restrictions on liquids, snow globes of any size are not allowed to be carried through the airport security checkpoint. Please pack in checked luggage.

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Passengers are requested to use the Family/Medical Liquids Lane and declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

Permitted and Prohibited Items

Pack smart and only take permitted items in your carry-on and checked luggage. Leave gifts unwrapped as they are subject to search. Powders may require additional screening. More info on permitted and prohibited items...

Three parking structures are located adjacent to or across from the Riley Terminal – A1, A2 and B2 at a rate of $20/day. Parking Lot C is located south of the Riley Terminal on Airport Way at a rate of $17/day and offers a free shuttle to take passengers to and from the Terminal. Long-term parking is also available at 1512 Main St. for $14/day with a free shuttle to take passengers to and from the Terminal. Passengers who want even more convenience can drop off their vehicle at Valet Parking for $30/day located curbside in front of the Riley Terminal.

NOTICE: Due to travel patterns unique to this Airport, demand for parking is particularly high and terminal parking structures often are filled on Wednesdays. Be prepared and call ahead for a parking status at (949) 252-5200 - dial “0” after the initial recording to speak to an Airport Operator - or consider alternative methods of transportation to and from the Airport, including shuttle and taxi services, public transportation, friends or family. Parking details and maps...

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new Airline Service

Air Canada Plane Tail Air Canada announces new service from John Wayne Airport to Toronto, Canada starting April 6, 2010. Air Canada proposes to operate one daily flight from JWA to Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport. Read more in Air Canada's news release...

Continental Airlines Plane Tail Continental Airlines announces new service from John Wayne Airport to Maui and Honolulu starting March 7, 2010. The new service to the Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) will operate four times weekly. Service to the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) will be provided daily. Read more in Continental's news release...

AIRPORT NEWS >> more news

Artist Emma Lane-Waterman Featured in Community Focus Program at John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport Posts December 2009 Statistics
John Wayne Airport Receives High Marks In Passenger Survey
International "Soil" Art Featured at John Wayne Airport

AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION ALERTS:

Speed Limit Reduced on JWA Roadways - Drivers Use Caution The speed limit on a portion of John Wayne Airport’s roadways has been reduced from 25 mph to 15 mph due to ongoing construction activity. Speed limits will be strictly enforced and drivers are encouraged to exercise caution when driving on all Airport roadways.

View details about this construction activity...

Lane Closures on Airport Roadways A portion of John Wayne Airport’s Terminal roadways, both upper / departure level and lower / arrival level, will be narrowed to allow for construction of Terminal C and Parking Structure C through 2011. View Construction Alert...

Commuter Gates 1 A, B, C Closure The South Commuter Holdroom (Gates 1A, B, C) will be closed due to construction through December 31, 2009. All commuter flights usually scheduled for this location will be moved to other existing gates. View today's arrival and departure gates...

Terminal C / Parking Structure C Construction Construction activity in the area of the new Terminal and Parking Structure C will continue until late 2011. View details...