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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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Highway 217 Construction to Impact Airport Access
In mid-April, CalTrans will begin construction on Highway 217 which may impact access to the Santa Barbara Airport. The Sandspit Road on and offramps may be periodically closed as crews replace the bridge above San Jose Creek. This project…
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For Public Review: Draft Aviation Activity Forecasts
The Draft Aviation Activity Forecasts, a portion of the Airport Master Plan Update for the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), is available for public review.
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Plane Pull Raises $55k for Alpha Resource Center
The 2nd Annual Plane Pull was a success! Thanks to Alaska Airlines, all the sponsors and participants, and everyone who came out to support Alpha Resource Center.
United Airlines plane parked at the SBA terminal
Hiring Event: United Ground Express
United Ground Express is hiring at SBA! Stop by their hiring event on Wednesday, March 8 at SBA’s Visitors Center (45 Hartley Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93117). They’ll be there from 9 AM-3 PM to offer jobs on-the-spot for customer service…
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Tenant Spotlight: Vonja Dangerfield & Signature Flight Support
Welcome to the second installment of SBA’s Tenant Spotlight feature, where we highlight some of the 150 tenants that work and partner with the Santa Barbara Airport. To close out our celebration of aviation pioneers and professionals this…
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SBA Employees of the Month & Team of the Quarter
Congrats are in order to some of SBA's hard-working staff for their recent work!
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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.
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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 nearly…
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…
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