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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) – Santa Barbara, California’s Coastal Gateway

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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) – Santa Barbara, California, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (IATA: SBA, ICAO: KSBA), serving Santa Barbara and the Central Coast region.

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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is located 7 miles east of downtown Santa Barbara, adjacent to Highway 101 and Foothill Road.

The single terminal at SBP consists of North and South Concourses, connected by a central lobby. Amenities include:

Gates 1–3: Served by Alaska Airlines (to Seattle), United Express (to San Francisco, Denver), and American Eagle (to Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth).
Dining & Retail:
- Java + Joe’s Café – Coffee, pastries, and sandwiches near Gate 2.
- Hudson News – Magazines, snacks, and travel essentials near Gate 1.
Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family restrooms throughout.
Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 1 and outdoor relief adjacent to North Concourse entrance.

Gates 4–5: Served by Allegiant Air (to Las Vegas, Phoenix-Mesa) and seasonal charters (Sun Country to Minneapolis, 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 throughout.
Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 4 and outdoor relief adjacent to South Concourse entrance.

Atlantic Aviation: Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and pilot lounges.
Signature Flight Support: Executive terminal services, fueling, hangar and ramp parking, and concierge.

Runway 07/25: 6,804 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – primary runway accommodating commercial jets, regional aircraft, and cargo operations.
Runway 15/33: 4,702 ft × 75 ft, asphalt – used for general aviation, smaller commuter aircraft, and crosswind operations.
General Aviation Apron: Tie-downs and hangar spaces available; contact FBOs for arrangements.
Cargo Facilities: Ramp area supporting UPS and FedEx Feeder operations.
Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO providers offer line maintenance, avionics, and inspections.
Snow Removal: Rare in Santa Barbara, but equipment and procedures exist for unusual winter events.

SBMTD Bus: Route 11 provides service between the airport and downtown Santa Barbara—check schedules at sbmtd.gov.
Shuttle Services:
- SB Airporter offers shared-ride service to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and local hotels—reserve in advance.
- Hotel courtesy shuttles available at designated curbside loops—arrange with your hotel.
Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand located curbside outside baggage claim. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone outside the terminal.
Rental Cars: On-site rental car 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 on W Las Positas Road—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 available near the terminal entrance; sidewalks and crosswalks connect to adjacent neighborhoods and SBMTD stops.

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the Santa Barbara Aviation Department.