Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport serves Santa Barbara, California. In 2024, 696,396 passengers boarded flights here, up 9.0% from 2023, making it number 117 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a small hub.
SBAairport code
696,396passengers boarding, 2024
#117busiest of 498
638,802passengers boarding, 2023
Cities near SBA
| City | Distance | Population | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | 8 mi | 86,422 | $1,570,800 |
| Ventura, CA | 35 mi | 109,914 | $827,300 |
| Oxnard, CA | 42 mi | 199,651 | $652,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 50 mi | 111,390 | $531,700 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 59 mi | 122,230 | $991,600 |
| Simi Valley, CA | 61 mi | 124,861 | $823,800 |
Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.
Other airports nearby
- SBP · San Luis Obispo 72 mi, 366K boardings
- BFL · Bakersfield 83 mi, 195K boardings
- BUR · Burbank 86 mi, 3.4M boardings
- LAX · Los Angeles 88 mi, 37.8M boardings
Parks and sights near Santa Barbara
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- University of California-Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara City College 8 miles
- Westmont College 10 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.