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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara, United States

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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara, United States
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KSBA
ICAO
13 ft
Elevation
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California's Central Coast gateway serving Santa Barbara.

Opened
1942
Location
Santa Barbara, United States
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA/KSBA) is a public airport located approximately 8 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, California. It serves as the primary commercial and general aviation facility for the Santa Barbara region, offering connections to major hub airports along the West Coast. The airport sits at an elevation of about 13 feet above sea level near the Pacific coastline, in an area known for its mild Mediterranean climate. It has historically served as a regional hub with connections to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Phoenix, and other destinations. SBA underwent a significant terminal renovation and expansion project in the 2010s, resulting in a modernized facility that reflects Santa Barbara's Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style, consistent with the city's broader aesthetic identity.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal with a Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style, featuring multiple gates serving both domestic commercial and general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, and the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District bus service connecting the airport to downtown.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving SBA include American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, with most flights operating as regional or connecting services to hub airports.
Notable facts
  • ›The terminal building reflects Santa Barbara's signature Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style.
  • ›The airport is located approximately 8 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara near the Pacific coast.
  • ›SBA sits at an elevation of roughly 13 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›The facility serves both commercial airline passengers and a significant general aviation community.
  • ›A major terminal modernization project was completed in the 2010s to improve passenger facilities.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

SBA → PHXAA · CR9 CRJ
SBA → PDXAS · CR7
SBA → SEAAS · CR7
SBA → DENF9 · 319
SBA → LAXUA · EM2
SBA → SFOUA · EM2
SBA → DENUA · CRJ
SBA → PHXUS · CR9 CRJ
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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Encyclopaedia

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a regional airport located 7 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara, California, United States. The airfield covers 948 acres (384 ha) of land and has three runways.

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