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Airport Administration Holiday Closure
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office (601 Firestone Rd) will be closed for the holidays in accordance with the City of Santa Barbara from Monday, December 22, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026.The Airport Badging Office will be…
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Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday travel is here! Please be prepared to arrive earlier than normal during peak times, and follow these helpful tips to make sure your next trip is easy and stress-free:ARRIVALArrive 2 hours early, especially during…
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San Diego Nonstop Service Returns to SBA
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is pleased to announce that Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop service to San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning April 22, 2026. Alaska will operate two nonstop flights daily served by an E175 with 76…
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Jet Bridge Incident
UPDATE 8/27/25 at 12 PM:Following Tuesday’s incident, initial findings show this was an isolated accident that occurred while repairs were being conducted on the jet bridge. While the full investigation remains ongoing, there are no…
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SBA Full-Scale Emergency Drill
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is hosting their triennial full-scale emergency drill on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 7:00 AM-1:00 PM. This hands-on exercise, conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations,…
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Fall Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community? Share your ideas and be a part of a City team by joining one of our 30 City Advisory Groups! The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and…
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SBA Passenger Appreciation Week 2025
Santa Barbara Airport is excited to celebrate our second annual Passenger Appreciation Week August 10-16! To show our thanks, we're hosting a week full of activities and surprises for passengers traveling through the SBA Terminal.…
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Regional Outage Causing Ground Stop at SBA
UPDATE 7/23/25 11:10 AM: The ground stop at SBA has been lifted. The regional outage has been restored, and communications to Air Traffic Control are back up and running.FAA has cleared flight activity to resume operations, however there…
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Plane Pull Returns to SBA October 25
The fourth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This annual fundraiser, presented by Alaska Airlines and supported by SBA and Atlantic Aviation, benefits Alpha Resource Center and their…
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SBA Launches Partnership with Pacific Pride Foundation
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is excited to announce a new partnership with local nonprofit Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF). This partnership will support mutual community engagement through promoting Pride Month, PPF’s annual Pacific Pride…
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Summer Travel Tips for SBA Passengers
Summertime travel is here! Despite the potential for some busy days at Santa Barbara Airport, we’ve got some helpful tips to make it stress-free:ARRIVALArrive 2 hours early, especially during peak travel times and days (…
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One Stop Destinations on United
Santa Barbara Airport makes it easy to get where you need to go with 23 daily nonstops to 12 destinations. United Airlines provides nonstop service to three major hubs: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver. That means you can travel…
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