Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA)
Medium airport · Santa Barbara, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSBA |
| IATA | SBA |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°25'34" W 119°50'24" 34.42620, -119.84000 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,037 ft (1840 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15L/33R | 4,190 ft (1277 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
| 15R/33L | 4,190 ft (1277 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport at a glance
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Santa Barbara, California, United States, known to airline systems as SBA. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSBA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 6,037 ft (1840 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSBA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard Airport | KOXR | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Camarillo International Airport | KCMA | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) | KNTD | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Vandenberg Space Force Base | KVBG | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field | KSMX | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is KSBA, and its IATA code is SBA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport above sea level?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4262, -119.8400 — in Santa Barbara, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Oxnard Airport, about 63 km away.
Does KSBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSBA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,037 ft (1840 m) with a ASP surface.