The SBA Air Traffic Control Tower is experiencing technical issues as a result of the same power outage causing the countywide 9-1-1 disruptions. Updates on the current ground stop can be found on the FAA website. For the most up-to-date flight status, passengers should check directly with their airline.

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9-1-1 Phone Line Outage Countywide July 22, 2025 | Interrupciones de la Línea 9-1-1 en todo el Condado el 22 de julio del 2025

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We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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Contact

Airport Administration Building
601 Firestone Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93117

Email: Badging@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Phone: (805) 681-6385
Fax: (805) 681-0379

Operating Hours

Please call to make an appointment.

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Airport Badging Office

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Santa Barbara Airport's Badging Office is located inside the Administration Building at 601 Firestone Road. To make an appointment, please call (805) 681-6385.

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Requirements

When you come in for a renewal or initial you will need:

  • Access Media Application (must be signed by sponsor's Signatory Authority)
  • Two (2) forms of approved government identification
  • $25 for AOA - cash or check only
  • $40 for SIDA that requires fingerprinting - cash or check only
  • Old badge (if renewal)

Applications

Required forms for Access Media:

Driving rights application is needed only if the applicant’s sponsor wants the applicant to be able to drive in the restricted area for which they are getting a badge.