Santa Barbara Airport (KSBA)
Santa Barbara, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSBA
IATA
SBA
City
Santa Barbara
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
10 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
34.4262, -119.8404
Overview
Central California coast airport with reliable VFR weather and scenic coastal flying.
Current Weather at KSBA
Pilots flying into or out of Santa Barbara Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KSBA 030853Z AUTO 09005KT 8SM OVC007 15/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01500133 51001Wind 090° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF KSBA 030535Z 0306/0406 10005KT P6SM SKC FM030900 09006KT 4SM BR OVC005 FM031600 16005KT 4SM HZ OVC007 FM031900 22008KT P6SM BKN015 FM032100 22008KT P6SM SCT015 FM040000 16006KT P6SM SKC FM040400 34006KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KSBA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Santa Barbara Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSBA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSBA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Santa Barbara. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Santa Barbara Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Santa Barbara Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSBA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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