Tips and Tricks for Holiday Travel

As the holiday season kicks off, airports across the country are preparing to see record-breaking numbers of passengers traveling through. To make sure your experience through SBA is as smooth as possible, be sure to follow our helpful travel tips:

ARRIVAL
Arrive 2 hours early, especially during peak travel times and days (including early morning hours, anytime Thurs–Sun, and holidays). 

PARKING
The short-term and long-term lots often reach capacity during peak travel days. The economy lot (140 Frederick Lopez Road) is open 24/7 with shuttle service. Even better: catch a ride from a friend, grab a taxi/rideshare service, or hop on the bus!

NEW! ONLINE PARKING AVAILABILITY
Real-time parking availability is now visible on our parking page! Before you arrive, check to see how many spots are available in the short-term, long-term, and economy lots.

GIFTS
Traveling with holiday gifts? Make sure any presents you bring are unwrapped or in a gift bag that TSA can easily inspect. 

FLIGHT STATUS
Check with your airline directly for updates on your flight status.

CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing construction may impact Highway 101 and Route 217. Please allow for extra time to account for potential detours and delays.  

WEATHER
Keep an eye on the weather forecast. Inclement weather systems can potentially impact flight operations.

PICK UP 
Picking up loved ones? Remember: parking at the curb is not allowed. Please utilize the two nearby cell phone lots while you wait.

For more helpful information, visit the FAQ page. Thank you for flying SBA!