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Vote SBA for Best Small Airport
Santa Barbara Airport is nominated for Best Small Airport in the 2025 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards! Help get us to the top of the list by casting your vote on the Newsweek website. Each person can vote once per day throughout the 28-day…
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Spring Break Travel Tips
Looking to make your spring travels stress-free? Remember to arrive early and be prepared! Follow the helpful tips and tricks below to make sure your travels out of SBA are as smooth as possible.
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Airport Receives Community Impact Award
Santa Barbara Airport was recognized at the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce 2025 Regional Business Awards on Friday, February 21. This event honors outstanding businesses and individuals who have made significant…
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SBA's Angi Daus Elected to SWAAAE Board of Directors
SBA is proud to announce that Angi Daus, Airport Marketing Supervisor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). SWAAAE is a chapter of the nationwide…
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SBA Employee of the Month: Scott Heffelfinger
Congratulations to Scott Heffelfinger, SBA’s Employee of the Month for May! Scott serves as an Operations Specialist within the Operations Division at SBA. Scott has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, professionalism, and…
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Freshful Fridge Relocated to Gate Area
Have you tried SBA's Freshful Fridge? This new smart fridge has recently been relocated to the second floor of the Terminal, near Gate 2. Now you can grab your snacks and beverages after security, while waiting for your flight! Freshful…
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Highway Construction to Impact Airport Access
UPDATE: The Highway 101 project will begin Tuesday, July 11. During the overnight hours from Tuesday, July 11 through Friday morning July 14, travelers will encounter the closure of two lanes in each direction on…
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Terminal Improvement Project: Open House
The community is invited to join Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) for an informational open house regarding the proposed Terminal Improvement Project. As recommended in the 2017 Airport Master Plan, the objective of the Terminal Improvement…
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Highway Construction to Impact Airport Access
7/17 UPDATE: The Highway 217 project begins 7/17. There will be a full overnight closure of the highway on Monday, 7/17 and Tuesday, 7/18 from 10 pm to 6 am. Hollister and Sandspit on-ramps will be closed. Further updates…
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SBA Summer Service: Additional Flights Added
Working on your summer travel plans? Take advantage of increased flight service this season! Both United and Southwest are adding additional flights to their schedules to help get you where you’re going:
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SBA Employee of the Month: Julia Ruiz-Anderson
Congratulations to SBA’s Employee of the Month for April – Julia Ruiz-Anderson! Julia is a valued and integral member of the Facilities Division and was recognized for her care, customer service, team orientation, positivity, and…
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SBA's Advertising and Partnership Program
With more than one million passengers each year, Santa Barbara Airport's Advertising and Partnerships Program offers a strategic new way to gain exposure for your brand.
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