Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) invites the community to attend a series of upcoming meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan Update, including an interactive open house on Thursday, March 7.
The meetings will review the latest updates and concepts being considered for the airport’s future development and allow for public feedback and comment.
A master plan is a forward-looking planning document that covers the next 20 years at an airport. The document looks at passenger projections and provides conceptual plans and timelines for airport facilities to accommodate those future demands, comply with federal regulations, and enhance safety.
The project’s objective is to update the 2017 Airport Master Plan to accommodate the latest forecasts and projections.
At each of the public meetings, SBA will present major changes recommended for the airport over the planning period, including a preferred alternative for the taxiway and runway system.
The Master Plan Update also considers additional aircraft hangars, vertiports, a parking garage, fuel storage improvements, and a long-term terminal reconfiguration.
The presentation will review a noise analysis that compares existing noise contours to projected future noise contours.
The open house will provide the community with an opportunity to connect directly with SBA staff and consultants, ask questions about the project, and provide their feedback.
Following are meeting times and locations
SBA Open House
Thursday, March 7
6-8 p.m.
Ellwood Elementary School
7686 Hollister Ave, Goleta
Airport Commission
Wednesday, March 6, 6 p.m.
Airport Administration Building
601 Firestone Road
Santa Barbara City Planning Commission
Thursday, March 7, 1 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
735 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara City Council
March 12, 2 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers
735 Anacapa St.
To learn more about the Master Plan Update and sign up for email updates, visit FlySBA.com/MPU