SNA
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | John Wayne Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
SNA stands for John Wayne Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
Orange County's airport in Santa Ana, California, named for the actor who lived nearby. Strict noise rules force jets into steep climbs followed by reduced power over the affluent neighborhoods of Newport Beach.
Example: The SNA departure felt like a rocket launch, and then the engines suddenly went quiet.
Usage notes
ICAO code KSNA, from its location in Santa Ana. The airport was renamed for John Wayne in 1979, the year he died, and a 9-foot bronze statue of the actor greets travelers. A nightly curfew and limits on passenger numbers, set by a long-running legal settlement, make it one of the most restricted airports in the US.
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