Master Plan Update: Final Public Meetings
Santa Barbara Airport invites the community to participate in the last series of public meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan Update. These meetings will consider final updates and concepts for the Airport’s future development.
An interactive Open House will be held on Thursday, August 22 at Direct Relief in Goleta, located at 6100 Wallace Becknell Road. Attendees can drop by anytime between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM to provide feedback on the planning process, explore exhibits, and engage with airport staff and aviation consultants. SBA will also present at Airport Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings (dates and times listed below).
The Airport Master Plan is a forward-looking document that outlines the next 20 years of development at SBA. It includes passenger projections, conceptual plans, and timelines for airport facilities to meet future demands, comply with Federal regulations, and enhance safety. This update aims to revise the approved 2017 Master Plan based on the latest forecasts and projections.
Airport staff will present recommended changes during these meetings, including a preferred taxiway and runway system alternative. The Master Plan Update also considers additional aircraft hangars, vertiports, a parking garage, fuel storage improvements, and a long-term terminal reconfiguration as alternatives for development.
This is the final series of public meetings during which the community can provide input on the Master Plan Update. Five other series of public meetings have been held throughout the planning process over the last two years. Following these public meetings, next steps for the Master Plan Update process include a thorough environmental review, which is anticipated to begin in 2025.
Join us to help shape the future of Santa Barbara Airport!
SBA Open House
Thursday, August 22
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Direct Relief Conference Room
6100 Wallace Becknell Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Note: This is an interactive, open house-style format.
Additional Meetings:
Airport Commission
Wednesday, August 21
6:00 pm
Airport Administration Office
601 Firestone Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission
Thursday, August 29
1:00 pm
City of Santa Barbara Council Chambers
735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
City of Santa Barbara City Council
Tuesday, September 17
2:00 pm
City of Santa Barbara Council Chambers
735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
To learn more, visit the Master Plan Update webpage.