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Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

Santa Barbara, CaliforniaElevation 13 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 6,037 ft

15R/33L
Dimensions
4,184 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 15R166°T
Landing length (LDA)4,184 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,184 / 4,184 / 4,184 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33L346°T
Landing length (LDA)4,184 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,184 / 4,184 / 4,184 ft
Traffic patternRight
07/25
Dimensions
6,052 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0789°T
Landing length (LDA)6,052 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,052 / 6,052 / 6,052 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternRight
RWY 25269°T
Landing length (LDA)6,052 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,052 / 6,052 / 6,052 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
15L/33R
Dimensions
4,180 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 15L166°T
Landing length (LDA)3,963 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,180 / 4,180 / 4,180 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33R346°T
Landing length (LDA)4,180 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,180 / 4,180 / 4,180 ft
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is in Santa Barbara, California. Field elevation 13 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCHRISTOPHER HASTERT
Manager phone805-967-7111
AttendedDaily, 0600–2300
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSBA / SBA
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)HAWTHORNE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.4262, -119.8400
Distance from city7 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.700
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.55
151-329° INITIAL CONTACT
A/D
124.15
A/D SANTA BARBARA
A/D
125.4
330-150° INITAL CONTACT
A/D
127.725
A/D SANTA BARBARA
A/D
132.65
ATIS
ATIS
132.9
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.7
CTAF
CTAF
119.05
LOS ANGELES CENTER
CTR
121.7
GND
GND
119.7
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT CTC ARPT OPNS 805-692-6025.
›RWY 15L/33R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›RWY 15L/33R DALGT HRS ONLY.
›COML AIRLINE RAMP CLSD TO ALL GA ACFT.
›FEE FOR JET A FUEL AFTER HRS CALL (805) 454-0051 OR 967-5608.
›NO CUSTOMS PSNL OR FACS ARE AVBL AND INTL ACFT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LAND UNLESS AN EMERG EXISTS.
›LDG FEE FOR PART 135 OPRS AND TSNT ACFT WITH MAX GWT OF 10000 LBS OR MORE. FEES WILL BE BILLED/MAILED.
›TPA 990 FT SML ACFT; 1490 FT LRG ACFT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 07; REIL RWYS 15R & 25; HIRL RWY 07/25; MIRL RWY 15R/33L - CTAF. PAPI RWY 25 OPR CONSLY.
›PCR VALUE: 45/F/D/X/T
›ALL ACR ACFT CTC ATC ON FREQ 121.7 PRIOR TO PUSHBACK FROM TRML RAMP AND RON PRKG 0600-2300. ESCORTS RQRD FROM RON PRKG WHEN ATC IS CLSD; CTC ARPT OPS 805-681-4803.
›NUMEROUS FLOCKS OF BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›PURE JET TOUCH/GO OR LOW APCHS PROHIBITED.
›PCR VALUE: 45/F/D/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 658/F/D/X/T
›100LL FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.
›DUE TO LMTD RAMP SPACE AT THE AIRLINE TRML NON-SKED TRNSP CAT ACFT WITH MORE THAN 30 PASSENGER SEATS ARE RQRD TO CTC ARPT OPNS 805-681-4803 24 HRS PRIOR TO ARR.
›RWY 15R/33L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›MICHAEL SMITH - OPS MGR - MJSMITH@SANTABARBARACA.GOV
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KSBA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSBA have a METAR?
Yes. KSBA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSBA have a TAF?
When KSBA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KSBA?
KSBA sits at 13 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSBA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.