About SBA
As the Tri-County Region's airport of choice, SBA will be self-sustaining, exceed expectations for safety and quality of service, and meet the air transportation and economic development needs of its customers and partners.
Santa Barbara Airport Facts
Santa Barbara Airport encompasses 952 acres:
- 400 acres - Aviation uses
- 100 acres - Commercial/Industrial
- 430 acres - Goleta Slough Ecological Reserve
Santa Barbara Airport, owned and operated by the City of Santa Barbara as an Enterprise Fund. The Airport Department generates its revenues from rental of property and fees from various aviation related activities.
Chumash History
Santa Barbara Airport is located on the ancestral lands of the Chumash people. The Chumash were the first inhabitants of this region and serve as its original stewards. The Airport specifically sits on what is now known as the Goleta Slough - an area that has a long and rich history for the Chumash people. The area was originally home to a thriving population of Chumash residents, including the village of Helo', for thousands of years.
Santa Barbara Airport recognizes the vibrant history of the Chumash people and respects their cultural connections to the land. We are committed to honoring their legacy by collaborating with them today and into the future.
