SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Santa Barbara · United StatesICAO KSBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is an airport serving Santa Barbara, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 34° 25' 34.3" N, 119° 50' 24.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles (GMT-7).
Destinations
6
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
13/ 4m
America/Los Angeles
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SBA
ICAO Code
KSBA
City
Santa Barbara
Country
United States
Elevation
13 ft
Local Time
09:26 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:34.4262°
Longitude:-119.8400°
Popular Routes from SBA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Denver, United States | 916 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 376 kg | View |
| PHX | Phoenix, United States | 455 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 187 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 89 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 36 kg | View |
| PDX | Portland, United States | 784 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| SEA | Seattle, United States | 908 mi | 2h 13m | short-haul | 373 kg | View |
| SFO | San Francisco, United States | 262 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SBA
5 active airlines serving Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field | SMX | Santa Maria | United States | 77 km |
| San Luis County Regional Airport | SBP | San Luis Obispo | United States | 116 km |
| Bob Hope Airport | BUR | Burbank | United States | 139 km |
| Meadows Field | BFL | Bakersfield | United States | 133 km |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | Los Angeles | United States | 142 km |
| Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport | LGB | Long Beach | United States | 170 km |
| Visalia Municipal Airport | VIS | Visalia | United States | 214 km |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | FAT | Fresno | United States | 261 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 34° 25' 34.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 119° 50' 24.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 34.426201
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -119.839996
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 13 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is SBA, and its ICAO code is KSBA. The airport is located in Santa Barbara, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from SBA?
There are 6 direct destinations available from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States.
What airlines fly from SBA?
There are 5 airlines operating from SBA, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines.
What timezone is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level.
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