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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 partner.

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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.

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Jobs at SBA

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is a Department of the City of Santa Barbara. As such, all hiring for open positions for SBA follow the City of Santa Barbara policies and procedures. 

SBA is also a community made up of a variety of business partners such as airlines, parking staff, TSA, FedEx, and many more. Each of these businesses individually recruit and hire their respective staff in accordance to their own policies and procedures. Please visit these businesses individual websites for more information.

SBA News

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Black History Month: Aviation Pioneers
As we celebrate Black History Month, we can’t forget to recognize some of the pioneers who’s trailblazing leadership paved the way for inclusion and diversity within the aviation industry.
February 7, 2023
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Plane Pull Returns March 4
Join Alpha Resource Center on Saturday, March 4 for the 2nd Annual Plane Pull at the Santa Barbara Airport! The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 play tug of war with an Alaska Airlines E175 airplane weighing…
February 3, 2023
Airport tenants: Atlantic Aviation and Above All Aviation
Tenant Spotlight: Above All Aviation & Atlantic Aviation
Did you know there are more than 150 different tenants that rent and work out of the Santa Barbara Airport? Welcome to SBA's new Tenant Spotlight series, where we highlight some of the diverse people and businesses contributing to Santa…
January 20, 2023
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SBA Events

Feb 15, 20236:00 - 8:00 PM
Airport Commission Meeting
Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm,…
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Mar 15, 20236:00 - 8:00 PM
Airport Commission Meeting
Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm,…
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Apr 19, 20236:00 - 8:00 PM
Airport Commission Meeting
Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm,…
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