Santa Barbara Municipal Airport — Santa Barbara, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (Santa Barbara) is SBA — its ICAO code is KSBA.
Distance & flight time from SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) occupies a coastal strip along California's central coast, offering scenic approaches over the Pacific Ocean and nearby foothills. Known locally as the Santa Barbara Airport, it handles regional airline service connecting the affluent seaside city to major West Coast hubs, alongside private and charter aviation. Spanish Mission-style architecture in its terminal echoes the city's cultural aesthetic, distinguishing SBA from typical American regional airports. The airport serves wine country visitors, university travelers heading to UC Santa Barbara, and tourists drawn to the region's beaches, making it a compact but architecturally distinctive travel hub on California's scenic coastline.
Runways at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6037 ft (1840 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 15L/33R | 4190 ft (1277 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 15R/33L | 4190 ft (1277 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 151-329° INITIAL CONTACT | 120.55 MHz |
| A/D | A/D SANTA BARBARA | 124.15 MHz |
| A/D | 330-150° INITAL CONTACT | 125.4 MHz |
| A/D | A/D SANTA BARBARA | 127.725 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.65 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 132.9 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.7 MHz |
| CTR | LOS ANGELES CENTER | 119.05 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.7 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
- Oxnard Airport (OXR) — 63.3 km (39.3 mi)
- Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD) — 74.3 km (46.2 mi)
- Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) — 76.4 km (47.5 mi)
- Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) — 77.1 km (47.9 mi)
- San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) — 116.1 km (72.1 mi)
- Van Nuys Airport (VNY) — 126.3 km (78.5 mi)
- Meadows Field (BFL) — 132.8 km (82.5 mi)
- Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) — 135.6 km (84.3 mi)
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) offers Spanish Mission-style terminals and Pacific coast views, serving California's wine country and university travelers.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is SBA.
What is the ICAO code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is KSBA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.