John Wayne Airport (SNA) with Kids: Every Family Facility, Mapped

Yes. The Children's Play Area is past security near Gate 11 in Terminal B, right next to the Nursing Mother's Lounge. It's designed around the Orange County coast, with soft-play pieces shaped like a lifeguard tower, a sea lion, a sandcastle and a surfboard. Because all three terminals connect after security, you can walk there from any gate. SNA doesn't publish hours or an age range.

Yes. The TSA checkpoint in Terminal B has a designated Family Lane, set up to help families with young children through screening with strollers, car seats, formula and snacks. Look for the Family Lane sign. Since any gate can be reached from any checkpoint at SNA, you can use the Terminal B checkpoint even if your flight leaves from Terminal A or C.

SNA has a Nursing Mother's Lounge past security in Terminal B between Gates 11 and 12. It's a private room with comfortable seating, a sink, a changing table and adjustable lighting. Before security, there's a free Mamava pod in the Terminal C baggage claim area with seating, a counter, an outlet and a USB port, unlocked through the Mamava app.

Yes. The newly renovated Terminal B Family Restroom sits near the Nursing Mother's Lounge and Children's Play Area. It has a universal changing table that adjusts from baby to adult size, which is helpful for older children with disabilities. The Nursing Mother's Lounge also has its own changing table.

SNA's website doesn't list one. Instead, it runs the free Helping Hands programme for travellers with autism and other hidden disabilities, available 6am to 11pm daily. Staff guide you through check-in, security and boarding, can offer a yellow bracelet so airport workers know to give extra support, and can arrange a pre-trip tour. Submit the request at least 72 hours ahead online or at (949) 852-4000.

Yes. SNA says any gate can be accessed from any security checkpoint, so Terminals A, B and C are connected after security. That means families flying from any terminal can use the Terminal B Family Lane and walk to the play area and nursing lounge near Gates 11 and 12.

SNA doesn't say. Stroller rental isn't mentioned on its family or services pages, and the airport doesn't state that none exists, so bring your own and gate-check it under your airline's rules.

SNA recommends arriving 1.5 to 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. With children, aim for the earlier end so you have time for the Family Lane and a stop at the play area. Southwest offers curbside check-in at the main entrance to Terminal C.

TSA's national rules apply. Formula, breast milk and baby food are allowed in your carry-on above the 3.4 oz (100 ml) limit and don't need to fit in the quart bag. Tell the officer at the start of screening and take them out of your bag. Children 12 and under can keep their shoes on, and you can carry your child through the metal detector.