# SBA — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport > Machine-readable reference for SBA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/sba HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/sba Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/sba.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SBA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:47:45.506+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport - IATA: SBA - ICAO: KSBA - City: Santa Barbara - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles - Distance from city: 7 miles (6 nmi; 11 km) west of downtown Santa Barbara - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 696396 - Official website: https://flysba.santabarbaraca.gov ## Overview Welcome Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) isn’t your typical US airport. Located 7 miles west of downtown, it offers a relaxing start to your journey with a charming Spanish-revival terminal and unobstructed mountain views. With only one terminal, free Wi-Fi, and a couple of decent food options like Costa Terraza Restaurant & Tapas Bar, SBA feels more like a sun-washed coastal train station than a bustling aviation hub. Consistently praised for its uncrowded and low-stress environment, it still supports full jet service. At a glance Annual Passenger Volume: 696,396 Runways: 1 Terminals: 1 Main Airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines Distance from downtown: 7 miles (11 km) Terminals & layout SBA operates from a single terminal, which simplifies navigation and reduces transfer times. With only a few gates, boarding starts early, sometimes feeling like a small regional operation. The terminal’s design blends functionality with aesthetic appeal, characterized by Spanish-style architecture that presents a more tranquil atmosphere than other airports of its size. Don’t expect people movers here — just quick and easy access to all facilities. Getting to and from… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/terminals/1 - **Main Terminal** — 4 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (3) - **Costa Terraza Restaurant & Tapas Bar** — 09:00-19:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/restaurants/costa-terraza-restaurant-tapas-bar - **La Mission Cafe** — 07:00-18:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/restaurants/la-mission-cafe - **The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf** — 04:30-18:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/restaurants/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf ## Shops (2) - **Gift Shop (Main Terminal Airside)** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/shops/gift-shop-main-terminal-airside - **Santa Barbara News and Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/shops/santa-barbara-news-and-gifts ## Parking (8) - **ADA Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/ada-parking - **Economy Parking** — Remote · $18/day, $3/hr · 0.3 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/economy-parking - **Economy Parking Lot (Off-Site)** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/economy-parking-lot-off-site - **Long-Term Parking** — Long stay · $21/day, $3/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/long-term-parking - **Long Term Parking Lot 1** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/long-term-parking-lot-1 - **Long Term Parking Lot 2** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/long-term-parking-lot-2 - **Short-Term Parking** — Short stay · $30/day, $3/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/short-term-parking - **Short Term Parking Lot** — Surface lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/parking/short-term-parking-lot ## Ground transport (10) - **Airport Rental Car Shuttles / Walk-up Access** — Shuttle · 3–10 min to rental car facilities · Included with rental · Every 10–20 min (if shuttle used) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/airport-rental-car-shuttles-walk-up-access - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10–25 min to major hotels · Included with hotel stay · Every 20–60 min (varies by hotel) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Hotel shuttles** — Courtesy vehicles URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Local bus service** — Public transit stop near termi · About 30 trips per day on MTD Line 11 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/local-bus-service - **Rental car center** — On-airport rental cars URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/rental-car-center - **Rideshare pickup** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/rideshare-pickup - **Rideshare Pickup (Uber/Lyft)** — Rideshare · 15–20 min to downtown Santa Barbara · $20–$40 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/rideshare-pickup-uber-lyft - **Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Bus Route to Downtown** — Bus · 25–35 min to downtown Santa Barbara · Every 30–60 min (varies by time of day) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/santa-barbara-metropolitan-transit-district-bus-route-to-dow - **Taxi from Terminal Curb** — Taxi · 15–20 min to downtown Santa Barbara · $30–$45 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/taxi-from-terminal-curb - **Taxi service** — Curbside · 15-20 min · /taxis price off that distance and meter time rather than a flat airport rate. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/sba/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Boarding can start sooner than you'd expect, so always keep an eye on your gate. - _Time_: Visit The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for an early morning brew as it opens at 4:30 a.m. most days, before any landside spots. - _Quiet_: Utilize the second-floor charging stations, providing more space and fewer crowds. - _Local_: Grab a bite at Costa Terraza airside; it offers a cozy dining option with a local flair. - _Money_: Arrange rideshare or local taxis for better rates than flat-fee shuttles when traveling downtown. - _Avoid_: Don’t expect 24-hour dining. Plan for early-evening food as options close by 8:30 p.m. - _Quiet_: Sleep in the baggage claim area if overnighting; it’s less crowded and open 24/7. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SBA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/sba/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/sba/departures — HTML page with live departures