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Nearest Airport to Santa Barbara: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), about 13 km (8 mi) away.

Closest airport SBA Santa Barbara Municipal Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Airports near Santa Barbara

  1. 1
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Barbara, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBA 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    Oxnard Airport Flag of United StatesOxnard, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OXR 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  3. 3
    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  4. 4
    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 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field Flag of United StatesSanta Maria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SMX 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Vandenberg Space Force Base Flag of United StatesLompoc, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VBG 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  8. 8
    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  10. 10
    San Luis County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSan Luis Obispo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBP 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santa Barbara?

The nearest airport to Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), about 13 km (8 mi) away.

What other airports are near Santa Barbara?

Oxnard Airport (OXR) — 51 km, Camarillo Airport — 60 km and Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD) — 63 km.

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

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.