Private jets at John Wayne (Orange County) (KSNA)
John Wayne had 16,974 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 47 a day. The busiest month, July, was 1.6 times as busy as the quietest, February. 3,675 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at John Wayne, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 1,773 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 1,100.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Friday · 17%Friday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use John Wayne
Large-cabin jets made 47% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 10%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use John Wayne most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N872RA | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 143 |
| 2 | N937RA | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 111 |
| 3 | N250PK | Cessna Citation V | 102 |
| 4 | N710RA | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 101 |
| 5 | N144PA | Cessna Citation X | 99 |
| 6 | N151SB | Cessna Citation X | 99 |
| 7 | N923RA | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 99 |
| 8 | N714RM | Cessna Citation Latitude | 89 |
| 9 | N188JF | Beechcraft BeechJet 400 | 77 |
| 10 | N607SB | Gulfstream GIV | 72 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into John Wayne
John Wayne’s longest runway is 1,737 meters, against 3,048 at Long Beach, 31 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 1,737 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 02R/20L | 880 m | 23 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Long Beach (KLGB)
31 km away| Measure | John Wayne (KSNA) | Long Beach (KLGB) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 1,737 m | 3,048 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at John Wayne: questions
How many private jets fly into John Wayne?
We tracked 16,974 private jet arrivals at John Wayne (Orange County) in the 12 months to July 2026, about 47 a day, from 3,675 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at John Wayne?
July, with 1,773 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 1,100.
Which private jets use John Wayne most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 10% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 47% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to John Wayne for a private jet?
Long Beach (KLGB), 31 km away, with a 3,048 meter runway against 1,737 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at John Wayne (Orange County) (KSNA).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/john-wayne-orange-county
Method: private jet arrivals at KSNA from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data