Map of John Wayne Airport (SNA) – gates and terminals

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is an international airport serving Orange County and the Greater Los Angeles area within the state of California in the United States. It is the second busiest airport serving the Greater Los Angeles area and the only airport located within Orange County.

The primary airlines servicing this airport are Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines. It is named in honor of the famous actor John Wayne, who formerly resided in the nearby Newport Beach.

John Wayne Airport: Terminal and gate map

The airport is officially named the Thomas F. Riley Terminal.

It consists of three terminal areas that are located consecutively next to one another. They are named Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. When facing the front entrance of the airport, Terminal A is located on the right-hand side, Terminal B in the centre and Terminal C to the left.

Each terminal has its own security screening and ticketing areas. However, it is possible for travelers to switch between the terminal areas both before clearing security on the landside, and after clearing security on the airside.

• Terminal A holds Gates 1-8
• Terminal B holds Gates 9-15
• Terminal C holds Gates 16-22

The Arrivals level is located on the lower level of the airport. It contains two baggage claim belts in Terminal A, two in Terminal B and three in Terminal C. Baggage claim 7 is exclusively used for international arrivals.

Use our airport map at the top of this page to view a more clearly laid out visual representation of the terminal structure and its design, along with relative locations of the boarding gates and different terminal areas.

Dining, shops and lounges at John Wayne Airport

There are many dining outlets and shops for travelers to enjoy and explore while waiting at the airport.

Dining options include breakfast cafes, fast food shops, takeaway and casual dining, sandwiches and pizza bars, a farmer’s market, fresh juice bars, licensed bars, pubs, establishments and more.

Shops featured at the John Wayne Airport include travel essentials, fashion and apparel, accessories, newsstands and bookstores, the latest in electronics, health and beauty and convenience items.

The airport also includes two lounges. There is an American Airlines Admirals Club located in Terminal A and a United Club in Terminal B. The two lounges can be found adjacent to each other on the mezzanine level above the area connecting the two terminals.

Find transportation from the airport: Bus, taxi, car rentals, parking

Bus: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Route 76 runs services between the airport and Huntington Beach, between 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. The bus stops to pick up passengers in front of Terminal B on the Arrivals (lower) level.

Taxi: Taxis can be located in the Ground Transportation Center. This can be found on the Arrivals (lower) level between Terminals A and B. Taxis can also be found on the Arrivals level of Terminal C near column 14.

Car rentals: Rental car counters can be found on the Arrivals (lower) level between Terminals A and B, across from the John Wayne statue. Rental car pick-ups and returns are available between 5:30am to 11:30pm. Several companies operate rental car services on-site at the airport. There are several more companies with services at off-site locations. These can be reached from the Ground Transportation Center using shuttle buses.

Parking: Several parking options are available at the airport. Terminal parking is available with direct access at premium rates. Off-site parking is available at a reduced rate. Shuttle buses run to the off-site parking lot every 15 minutes between 4:30am to 12:00am. Both lots are open and available 24 hours daily. Curbside valet parking services are also available, located in front of the Departures (upper) level.