San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP)
Medium airport · San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | San Luis County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSBP |
| IATA | SBP |
| Elevation | 212 ft (65 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°14'12" W 120°38'31" 35.23680, -120.64200 |
| Location | San Luis Obispo, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,500 ft (762 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 6,101 ft (1860 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
San Luis County Regional Airport at a glance
San Luis County Regional Airport is a medium airport in San Luis Obispo, California, United States, known to airline systems as SBP. The field elevation of 212 ft (65 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSBP 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 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 6,101 ft (1860 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSBP 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 San Luis County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field | KSMX | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Paso Robles Municipal Airport | KPRB | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Vandenberg Space Force Base | KVBG | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | KSBA | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport | KNLC | 137 km (74 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Luis County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 212 ft field elevation of San Luis County Regional 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 San Luis County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Luis County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Luis County Regional Airport is KSBP, and its IATA code is SBP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is San Luis County Regional Airport above sea level?
San Luis County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 212 feet (65 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is San Luis County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.2368, -120.6420 — in San Luis Obispo, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field, about 41 km away.
Does KSBP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSBP 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 San Luis County Regional Airport?
San Luis County Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,101 ft (1860 m) with a ASP surface.