SBP · medium airport
San Luis County Regional Airport
San Luis Obispo, United States
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SBPmedium airport
San Luis County Regional Airport
San Luis Obispo, United States
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Routes out
3
Destinations
KSBP
ICAO
212 ft
Elevation
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Central Coast California's primary commercial gateway.
Opened
1941
Location
San Luis Obispo, United States
San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) serves San Luis Obispo and the surrounding Central Coast region of California. It is a small commercial airport offering scheduled passenger service alongside general aviation operations, providing an alternative to larger airports like Los Angeles International or San Francisco International.
The airport is owned and operated by the County of San Luis Obispo and sits at an elevation of approximately 212 feet above sea level. It handles hundreds of thousands of passengers annually, connecting the region to major hub cities.
SBP plays an important role for residents of San Luis Obispo County who would otherwise face long drives to larger urban airports. Its relatively compact size allows for efficient passenger processing.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal building serving all commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services; Regional Transit Authority bus routes also serve the airport area.
Airlines here
American Airlines and United Airlines provide scheduled commercial service, connecting San Luis Obispo to hubs such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, and San Francisco.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 3 miles south of downtown San Luis Obispo.
- ›Serves both commercial passenger flights and a significant general aviation community.
- ›The airport's IATA code SBP reflects the city's name abbreviation.
- ›Runway 11/29 is the primary commercial runway at the facility.
- ›The Central Coast's wine country tourism contributes meaningfully to passenger demand.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (3 destinations)












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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
SBP → PHXAA · CR9 CRJ
SBP → SFOUA · EM2
SBP → LAXUA · EM2
SBP → PHXUS · CR9 CRJ
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Latest news
County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)· 8/4/2020
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Gets New Street Name Honoring Region’s Roots
Read at County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
AOPA· 10/7/2022
SLO flight for friendly food
Read at AOPA
News Channel 3-12· 8/4/2020
San Luis Obispo airport gets new street name honoring region’s roots
Read at News Channel 3-12
Homeland Security Today· 7/9/2020
#HSTodayShoutOut to TSA Teams at Burbank, Santa Barbara, San Luis County, Santa Maria Airports
Read at Homeland Security Today
Aviation International News· 10/19/2021
Million Air Franchisee Acquires ACI Jet Stake
Read at Aviation International News
www.newswire.com· 10/29/2021
ATP Flight School Brings Airline Pilot Training to San Luis Obispo Ahead of a Post-Pandemic Pilot Shortage
Read at www.newswire.com
