Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (IATA code: SBA) is a small airport west of downtown Santa Barbara, California (USA).
The airport is a focus city for Contour Airlines. In August 2011 the airport opened a newly refurbished 72,000 square foot terminal. Airlines that fly to the airport provide domestic services to major hubs across America, including to the states of California, Washington, and Colorado.
Location
The airport is 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Santa Barbara, a coastal city in California.
Facilities
Facilities Include:
WiFi: Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal building
Duty Free Shopping: There are no duty free shops available. Airside, the is a gift shop, selling souvenirs and travel essentials.
Eating: Food concessions include: La Mission Cafe (Landside), Costa Terraza Restaurant & Tapas Bar (Airside), The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Airside).
Charging Stations: There are mobile charging stations on the 2nd floor.
Lounges Include:
There are no lounges available
Runways
Three runways are in use: 7/25 and two parallel runways, 15/33.
Terminals
The Santa Barbara Airport terminal consists of one small, modern terminal. The refurbished terminal is filled with artworks and frescoes; the whitewashed architecture of the building is reminiscent of a Spanish village. The terminal has four gates, and amenities include a restaurant and gift shop, which are both Airside. Because of its very small size, it is easy to navigate around the airport building.
Airlines that fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | Portland (OR), Seattle/Tacoma |
| American Airlines | Seasonal: Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix–Sky Harbor |
| American Eagle | Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix–Sky Harbor |
| Contour Airlines | Las Vegas, Oakland, Sacramento |
| Delta Connection | Salt Lake City |
| Frontier Airlines | Seasonal: Denver |
| Sun Country Airlines | Seasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul |
| United Airlines | Denver Seasonal: San Francisco |
| United Express | Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco |
Top Destinations
| Rank | Destination | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, California | 98,910 | United Airlines |
| 2 | Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Arizona | 92,430 | American Airlines |
| 3 | Denver, Colorado | 86,520 | Frontier, United |
| 4 | Los Angeles, California | 47,600 | United |
| 5 | Seattle/Tacoma, Washington | 44,930 | Alaska |
How to get to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
By Bus
A bus connects to the airport from Moffat Road, which is just across from the airport.
By Car Rental
There are a number of car rental companies with onsite facilities, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
By Taxi
Taxis can be picked up from outside the terminal entrance.