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Front entrance of the SBA terminal with graphic that reads "2025 newsweek readers choice nominee"
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.
A glass plaque says "Santa Barbara Airport Community Impact Award"
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 Named One of America's Most Charming Airports
NerdWallet recently named Santa Barbara Airport as one of America's most charming airports. The list, consisting of nine airports across the U.S., ranked SBA as number six. These airports were chosen for several reasons, including "…
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Visit SBA
Santa Barbara Airport was honored to host a Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) training event on Thursday, May 25. Guide dog puppies-in-training and volunteer "puppy raisers" participated in a specialized training exercise to teach the pups…
Mo Graham poses with Airport Director Chris Hastert holding a plaque
SBA Employee of the Month: Mo Graham
Congratulations to SBA’s Employee of the Month for March - Maureen Graham! Maureen, also known as Mo, serves as the Airport’s Administrative Assistant. Mo was recognized for her keen attention to detail which has proven critical to…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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