Could someone shed some light on what to expect flying into John Wayne from the South in terms of reporting points, altitudes, patterns, etc. to expect and where to park or request to park for a few hours for a meeting, to be picked up or pick up a passenger?
Thank you.
I've spend about 4,000 of my 7,500 hours flying in and out of SNA. I learned to fly there. It's very friendly to GA. You'll find LSAs, RVs, helicopters, antiques, aerobatic airplanes, warbirds, corporate jets, and airliners all sharing the same airfield. It's what an airport should be: diverse, busy, and fun.
You said coming from the south, so I assume from the San Diego area? They route VFR arrivals in through a point called Signal Peak (VPLSP). Plan to cross it at about 2,500 feet and then head directly for the airport. You'll be on a perfect 45 for left traffic for 20L.
Use caution for wake turbulence, especially the 757s. Land beyond their touch down point. If you're unsure about the landing, just go around. No big deal at all. Also, watch for jet blast from the larger jets once you're on the ground. Tell the ground controller you're unfamiliar and want a progressive taxi. It's not that hard.
SNA uses 15 degree offsets on the upwind and final to assist with wake turbulence. After you land, you'll exit left at Hotel. Signature is about 200 feet from there, you can't miss it.
SNA publishes a nice guide to the airport, which is available here:
http://www.ocair.com/generalaviation/pilotinformation.aspx
And be sure to study this PDF file. It's got everything you need in it:
http://www.ocair.com/generalaviation/pilotguide.aspx
--Ron
SNA publishes a nice guide to the airport, which is available here:
http://www.ocair.com/generalaviation/pilotinformation.aspx
And be sure to study this PDF file. It's got everything you need in it:
http://www.ocair.com/generalaviation/pilotguide.aspx
--Ron
How to open those links/files? Download pilotguide.aspx but cannot open it.
Go to Atlantic FBO, get 15 gallon of gas, they will void the parking fee, I don't know about over night parking. There will be $12 airport security fee in addition to the gas you purchased. Years ago, Signature charged me $50 just to pick up a passenger. Follow Ron's instructions, everything will be fine. Good luck.
There was for many years a P-51 Mustang parked at the end of the row. I always wondered who owned it and what happened to it. Anybody else remember it and know the story behind it??
...There was for many years a P-51 Mustang parked at the end of the row. I always wondered who owned it and what happened to it. Anybody else remember it and know the story behind it??
I'm headed that way after christmas. I'm planning to fly into fullerton, but SNA would be more convenient. Been a long time since I have been there. Last time I parked at Signature (or maybe it was millionair), but they are gone. Anyone know what the GA options and prices are these days? Ill be there for 5-6 days.
Sorry, can't say about the FBOs at SNA, but we usually have a big fly-out to Havasu on New Years Day, join us!
-Marc
Call ACI Jet. They were pretty reasonable when I was last there. Waived the handling fees with a fuel purchase and free parking for 3 hours or so.
Fullerton is $5 a night and easy in/out without any hassles.