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Orange County, USA

John Wayne Airport Arrival Alerts

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Airport Code

SNA

Passengers/Year

11 million

Terminals

Thomas F. Riley Terminal (Terminals A, B, C)

Exit Time

15-25 minutes after landing

About

Arriving at John Wayne Airport

John Wayne Airport is Orange County's primary airport, serving communities from Irvine to Anaheim. The compact Thomas F. Riley Terminal has three small terminals, and passengers typically reach baggage claim quickly from any gate.

The airport sits right off the 405 and 55 freeways in Santa Ana. The arrivals pickup area is notably small and airport police actively keep traffic moving—you can't wait long at the curb. A landing alert is essential here so you pull up at exactly the right moment.

Pickup tip

SNA is centrally located in Orange County off the 405 and 55 freeways. The small terminal makes pickups quick, but the arrivals curb is tiny. A landing text lets you time it perfectly.

How it works

Track SNA arrivals.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number for the arrival to SNA.

2

Add your phone number

Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.

3

Get a text when they land

We track the flight and text you when they touch down at John Wayne Airport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How far is John Wayne Airport from Anaheim?

SNA is about 15 miles south of Anaheim, roughly a 20-25 minute drive via the 55 freeway.

How long to exit SNA after landing?

SNA is very compact. Plan for 15-20 minutes from landing to curbside.

Is there a cell phone lot at John Wayne Airport?

Yes, SNA has a free cell phone waiting lot on Campus Drive near the terminal.

Picking someone up from SNA?

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.