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As the Tri-County Region's airport of choice, SBA will be self-sustaining, exceed expectations for safety and quality of service, and meet the air transportation and economic development needs of its customers and partners.
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Santa Barbara Airport Facts
Santa Barbara Airport encompasses 952 acres:
400 acres - Aviation uses
100 acres - Commercial/Industrial
430 acres - Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve
Santa Barbara Airport, owned and operated by the City of Santa Barbara as an Enterprise Fund. The Airport Department generates its revenues from rental of property and fees from various aviation related activities.
Chumash History
Santa Barbara Airport is located on the ancestral lands of the Chumash people. The Chumash were the first inhabitants of this region and serve as its original stewards. The Airport specifically sits on what is now known as the Goleta Slough - an area that has a long and rich history for the Chumash people. The area was originally home to a thriving population of Chumash residents, including the village of Helo', for thousands of years.
Santa Barbara Airport recognizes the vibrant history of the Chumash people and respects their cultural connections to the land. We are committed to honoring their legacy by collaborating with them today and into the future.
SBA News
Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Launch of Nonstop Service to Chicago
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on United Airlines, marking the return of one of the community’s most requested routes.
April 6, 2026
Santa Barbara Airport Hosting Blood Drive on March 19
Santa Barbara Airport will host a community blood drive on
Thursday, March 19, 2026
from 9am to 3pm inside the
Historic Ovington Terminal
(500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117).
February 18, 2026
2025 Airport Year in Review
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) experienced another record-breaking year in 2025, with more passengers traveling through the airport than ever before. A total of 1,481,605 commercial passengers used SBA in 2025, representing a 4.4% increase…
January 26, 2026
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SBA Events
May 20, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm, unless…
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Jun 17, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Airport Commission
Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm, unless…
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Jul 15, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Airport Commission
Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm, unless…
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Santa Barbara, CA 93117
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