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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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Land Acknowledgement

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.
Santa Barbara Airport FAA Tower with mountains backdrop

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.

Group of SBA Staff

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

Sidewalk island in front of the SBA Terminal
Terminal Sidewalk Repairs Begin November 12
Starting November 12, Santa Barbara Airport will be repairing two sidewalk areas near the Terminal. These improvements will take place in two phases along the island between the passenger drop-off lane and the short-term parking lot.…
Mayor Randy Rowse presenting service award at City Council Meeting
SBA Employee Recognition
Santa Barbara Airport is proud to acknowledge three recent awards recognizing staff for their dedication and commitment to SBA.
Officers Conforti and Knight pose for a photo with Police Chief Gordon and SBA staff
Airport Police Officers Presented with Life-Saving Awards
On Thursday, September 26, two of Santa Barbara Airport's Police Officers were presented with special Life-Saving Awards recognizing their exceptional actions while on duty.Officer Nick Conforti was recognized for his quick response to a…
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SBA Events

Dec 2, 20246:00 - 8:00 PM
Airport Commission
Airport Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm, unless…
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