As of June 14, 2024, the majority of taxiways at Santa Barbara Airport have been renamed to comply with FAA naming convention requirements. This change is essential for maintaining safety and standardization across all airports. It can be some time before the FAA...
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Santa Barbara Airport Receives $3.9 Million in Federal Funding
Travelers facing frequent airport flooding and noise issues at the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) may finally see relief thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Congressmember Salud Carbajal visited SBA on Wednesday to announce $3.94 million...
Another successful Pilot & Controller Forum
The annual Pilot & Controller Forum hosted by SBAviators was a huge success again this year, bringing together pilots and air traffic controllers for an open dialogue and Q&A session. Controllers from the Santa Barbara TRACON and Tower provided an inside look...
Welcome to our new website
Let's hear it for takeoff - sbaviators.org is officially launched and ready to start providing Santa Barbara County with its own dedicated aviation hub. This new website is by aviators, for aviators in our community. As a group of pilots, aircraft owners, aviation...
General Aviation Needs Survey Results
A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our most recent survey of General Aviation needs at Santa Barbara Airport. We had a tremendous response from 113 participants. Take a look below at the highlights and summary... Question #1: What type of flight...
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