All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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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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Volunteers Needed: SBA 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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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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SBA Parking Lot Closures
Parking Lot Closures
SBA will be temporarily closing the Short Term and Economy Parking Lots for two phases of improvements beginning Monday, January 23. Closures are as follows: -January 23-25: Short Term Parking Lot will be closed (500 James Fowler Rd) -…
SBA - National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Did you know there are more than 27 million adults and children that are subjected to human trafficking around the world, including the U.S.? January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and there are ways that all of us can…
SBA Reopening Details
SBA Reopening Details
The Santa Barbara Airport began a phased reopening today (Tuesday 1/10) at 3:20 PM. All commercial airlines have been notified and will be working to restore service to and from SBA as soon as possible. Please check with airlines…
SBA Closed Due to Flooding
SBA Closed Due to Flooding
UPDATE: As of January 10 at 3:20 PM, the Airport has begun a phased reopening. Learn more here.  ------ The Santa Barbara Airport is currently CLOSED due to flooding. All commercial flights are cancelled until…
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Wine Flies Free on Alaska Airlines
Wine lovers, rejoice! Alaska Airlines' Wine Flies Free™ program allows passengers to check a case of wine for free when flying out of the Santa Barbara Airport! 
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SBA Employee of the Month: Rodolfo Montalvo, Security Staff
Rodolfo Montalvo, AKA Rudy, was selected to represent the Airport as Employee of the Month for November 2022 for his work as the lead for non-sworn security staff. His continued commitment to training all new security staff demonstrates…
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REAL ID Deadline Extension
The REAL ID enforcement deadline has been extended by 24 months. Beginning May 7, 2025, all passengers will need a REAL ID or other federally accepted form of ID to board domestic flights. To learn more, visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id…
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Holiday Office Closures
The Santa Barbara Airport Administration Office and Airport Badging Office will have reduced hours of availability during the holiday season.  The Airport Administration Office will be closed from Thursday, December 22, 2022 through…
Southwest Check In Kiosks at SBA
Tag Your Own Bag!
The Southwest Self Check-In Kiosks are now up and running at SBA! Check-in and and tag your own bag quickly all on your own, making the entire check-in process that much easer when flying at your local regional airport.  Reminder…
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