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Nearest Airport to Isla Vista: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Isla Vista is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), about 2.4 km (1 mi) away.

Closest airport SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 2.4 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near Isla Vista

  1. 1
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Barbara, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBA 2.4 km1 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Oxnard Airport Flag of United StatesOxnard, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OXR 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  3. 3
    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Vandenberg Space Force Base Flag of United StatesLompoc, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VBG 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Flag of United StatesPoint Mugu, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NTD 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field Flag of United StatesSanta Maria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SMX 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  7. 7
    San Luis County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSan Luis Obispo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBP 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  8. 8
    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
  9. 9
    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  10. 10
    Meadows Field Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFL 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Isla Vista; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Isla Vista?

The nearest airport to Isla Vista is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), about 2.4 km (1 mi) away.

What other airports are near Isla Vista?

Oxnard Airport (OXR) — 65 km, Camarillo Airport — 74 km and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) — 75 km.

How long does it take to get from Isla Vista to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.