San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) – San Luis Obispo, California’s Central Coast Gateway
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San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) – San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Your comprehensive guide to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (IATA: SBP, ICAO: KSBP), serving the Central Coast region.
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SBP is located 3 miles southeast of downtown San Luis Obispo, adjacent to Highway 101.
🏢 Terminal Information & Services
The single-terminal building at SBP is divided into North and South Concourses, connected by a central lobby. Facilities include:
Central Lobby (Ground Level)
- Check-In & Ticketing counters for all airlines on the ground level.
- Shared baggage claim area on the lower level.
- Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
- Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms adjacent to the lobby.
- Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
- Coffee & snack kiosk in the lobby area.
North Concourse (Gates 1–3)
- Gates 1–3: Served by Alaska Airlines (to Seattle), United Express (to San Francisco, Denver), and American Eagle (to Phoenix).
- Dining & Retail:
- Java + Joe’s Café – Coffee, sandwiches near Gate 2.
- Hudson News – Books, magazines, snacks near Gate 1.
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family restrooms located throughout.
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor pet relief station near Gate 1 and outdoor areas adjacent to each entrance.
South Concourse (Gates 4–5)
- Gates 4–5: Served by Allegiant Air (to Las Vegas, Phoenix-Mesa) and seasonal charters (Alaska, etc.).
- Dining & Retail:
- Avila’s El Ranchito Express – Mexican fare near Gate 4.
- Sweet Spot Ice Cream – Local ice cream flavors near Gate 5.
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities in the concourse.
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 4, outdoor relief adjacent to the South Concourse entrance.
FBO & General Aviation Services
- Salinas Jet Center: Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounge.
- ATP Jet Center: Executive terminal facilities, ground handling, concierge, and charter services.
✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services
- Runway 11/29: 6,003 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – accommodates regional jets, turboprops, and general aviation.
- Runway 17/35: 2,900 ft × 100 ft, asphalt – primarily for general aviation and light aircraft.
- General Aviation Apron: Tie-downs and hangar spaces available; contact FBOs for arrangements.
- Cargo Facilities: Small ramp area supporting UPS and FedEx Feeder operations.
- Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO providers offer line maintenance and avionics services.
- Snow Removal: Rare in San Luis Obispo, but equipment and procedures are in place during unusual winter events.
🚗 Ground Transportation
- ATOS Shuttle: “San Luis Obispo Shuttle” provides shared-ride service between SBP and San Francisco, Los Angeles, and local hotels—reserve in advance.
- RTA Bus: Route 10 connects the airport with downtown San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly—check schedules at slorta.org.
- Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand located curbside outside baggage claim. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone outside the terminal.
- Rental Cars: Counters for Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National inside the terminal; vehicles parked on-site.
- Parking:
- Short-Term Parking: Adjacent to the terminal curb for quick drop-off/pick-up.
- Long-Term Parking: Surface lot a short walk from the terminal; no shuttle required.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area at 1000 Terminal Drive—monitor flight status and pick up passengers curbside when ready.
- Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the terminal; follow signage for limo zones.
- Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks near the terminal entrance; sidewalks connect to nearby neighborhoods and RTA stops.
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📞 Contact & Official Information
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is owned and operated by the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Authority.
- Official Site: sbpcare.com
- Phone (General Information): +1 805-543-5255
- Airport Administration: +1 805-543-5255 (Ext. 2)
- FBO – Salinas Jet Center: +1 805-543-5200
- FBO – ATP Jet Center: +1 805-543-5290
- Lost & Found: +1 805-543-5255 (Ext. 1)
- Address: 1000 Terminal Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA