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John Wayne/Orange County charts & airport diagram

John Wayne/Orange County (SNA · KSNA) in Santa Ana, CA publishes 43 FAA charts, including 8 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), LOC, LDA). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of John Wayne/Orange County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KSNA publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for John Wayne/Orange County — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KSNA

John Wayne/Orange County has 8 published instrument approaches of 5 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), LOC and LDA). 6 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 02R and 20L: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

John Wayne/Orange County publishes 12 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 7 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KSNA

The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

  • HS 1 ATC will instruct pilots when to turn from Twy A onto Twy L and hold short of Rwy 20L. Do not cross Rwy 20L without authorization.
  • HS 2 Pilots exiting Rwy 20R or Rwy 20L onto Twy H: short distance between rwys. Expect to hold short of the parallel rwy. Manage your taxi speed. Do not cross the Runway Holding Position Markings for the parallel rwy without ATC authorization.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KSNA. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KSNA as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 43 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 8

Departures 17

Arrivals 12

Minimums 3

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KSNA airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the John Wayne/Orange County airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KSNA have an instrument approach?

Yes. John Wayne/Orange County has 8 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), LOC, LDA. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KSNA?

Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at John Wayne/Orange County — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KSNA?

ILS to runway 20R is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at John Wayne/Orange County. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KSNA have SIDs and STARs?

John Wayne/Orange County publishes 12 departure procedures (SIDs) and 7 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KSNA

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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