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    Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Launch of Nonstop Service to Chicago
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) celebrated the launch of nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on United Airlines, marking the return of one of the community’s most requested routes. 
    Blood Drive
    Santa Barbara Airport Hosting Blood Drive on March 19
    Santa Barbara Airport will host a community blood drive on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 9am to 3pm inside the Historic Ovington Terminal (500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117).
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    2025 Airport Year in Review
    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) experienced another record-breaking year in 2025, with more passengers traveling through the airport than ever before. A total of 1,481,605 commercial passengers used SBA in 2025, representing a 4.4% increase…
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A series of underwater photos hanging on the wall of the Terminal
SB Maritime Museum Exhibit in SBA Terminal
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, SBA’s newest advertising partner, has a special exhibit currently on view inside the Terminal. “Marine Megatropolis” features the underwater ocean photography of Bob Evans. This collection…
Digital illustration of a passenger boarding a plane with the phrase "Get Onboard with REAL ID"
REAL ID Extension Reminder
REMINDER: 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…
Box filled with green Sunflower Program lanyards
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Globally, one in seven people live with a disability - and many of those are non-visible. This spring, SBA is joining 200 airports across the world to offer the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to passengers. By wearing a Sunflower…
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, April 19 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…
Map of SBA property with various sections highlighted
SBA Master Plan Update - Open House
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) invites the community to join an interactive Open House to discuss the SBA Master Plan Update. The objective of the SBA Master Plan Update is to provide the community and public officials with proper guidance…
Freshful Fridge inside the SBA terminal
Freshful Fridge Offers New Food in SBA Terminal
Something fresh has arrived! SBA is excited to announce the opening of Freshful Fridge on the first floor of the Terminal.
Teanna Herrera holding her recognition plaque, standing next to Chris (Airport Director) and Sara (Development Manager)
SBA February Employee of the Month: Teanna Herrera
SBA’s February Employee of the Month has been award to Teanna Herrera, Senior Engineering Tech! Teanna was selected for providing departmental IT coordination and support for a variety of programs.
San Jose Bridge with Sandspit Rd exit in the background
Highway 217 Construction to Impact Airport Access (Update)
In mid-April, CalTrans will begin construction on Highway 217 which may impact access to the Airport. The Sandspit Road on and offramps may be periodically closed as crews replace the bridge above San Jose Creek. Passengers traveling…
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San Jose Bridge with Sandspit Rd exit in the background
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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