The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) invites the community to participate in the final series of public meetings regarding the Airport Master Plan (AMP) Update. The meetings will consider final updates and concepts for the airport’s future development.
An interactive open house will be held Thursday, Aug. 22. Attendees can drop by anytime to provide feedback on the planning process, explore exhibits, and engage with airport staff and aviation consultants.
SBA will also be present at the Airport Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings. Dates and times are below.
Airport Master Plan Update Open House
6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22
Direct Relief Conference Room
6100 Wallace Becknell Road, Santa Barbara
The proposed update revises the 2017 AMP to reflect the latest forecasts and includes passenger projections, conceptual plans, and timelines to meet future demands, comply with federal regulations, and enhance safety.
Airport staff will present recommended changes, including a preferred taxiway and runway system alternative.
The AMP Update also considers additional aircraft hangars, vertiports, a parking garage, fuel storage improvements, and a long-term terminal reconfiguration as development alternatives.
This is the final series of public meetings during which the community can provide input on the Master Plan Update. Five other series of public meetings have been held throughout the planning process over the last two years.
The next steps for the Master Plan Update process includes a thorough environmental review anticipated to begin in 2025.
For more about the Airport Master Plan Update, visit FlySBA.com/MPU
Additional meetings:
City of Santa Barbara – Airport Commission
6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21
Airport Administration Office
601 Firestone Road, Santa Barbara
City of Santa Barbara – Planning Commission
1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29
City Hall Council Chambers
735 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
City of Santa Barbara – Council Meeting
2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17
City Hall Council Chambers
735 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Airport served 1.27 million passengers in 2023. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines currently serve the airport. SBA is a self-sustaining enterprise operated by the city of Santa Barbara.