The commission meeting included discussions on noise abatement efforts and potential instrument approach changes, with a public comment session regarding noise complaints. The director provided updates on the FBO redevelopment process, including the publication of a request for qualifications, and the terminal improvement project which is utilizing a new construction manager at risk procurement method. Additionally, the commission approved items on the consent calendar, including a lease agreement, and reviewed the preliminary fourth-quarter year-end financial report, highlighting record passenger numbers and revenue growth.
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The Airport Commission held a meeting that included the retirement acknowledgment of an administrative staff member, an introduction of the new capital development manager, and various operational reports. Key topics included successful airline service launches to Chicago and San Diego, an update on facility repairs, and discussions regarding the noise working group, including efforts to schedule meetings and analyze flight route impacts. Additionally, the commission approved the consent calendar, which featured several leases, and received a presentation on airline rates and charges for the upcoming budget year.
Mar 18, 2026·Board meeting
Airport Commission Meeting
The Commission received an introduction from the new airport relations manager for Signature Aviation and heard liaison reports regarding a climate adaptation plan and upcoming budget workshops. The Director's report addressed the stabilization of General Western Arrow hangers, the hiring of a new capital development manager, a noise working group update, and a minor sewage spill. The meeting also included a discussion on a potential negotiation agreement for a Costco gas station site, including considerations of site development challenges, traffic impacts, and potential lease terms.
Dec 10, 2025·Board meeting
Santa Barbara Airport Commission Meeting
The meeting began with agenda changes, specifically correcting item seven to 'lease assignment' and item eight to a 'new lease'. Public comment featured a report on a massively successful fundraiser, yielding over $7,000 to provide meals for tower personnel. The Director's report highlighted that facilities and operations teams successfully mitigated significant rainfall flooding using barriers, preventing a runway closure, which was deemed a substantial achievement. Updates were provided on the General Western arrow hangers, noting the contract with RRM design group for structural work and shoring in preparation for restoration. Airline service discussions included the unfortunate cancellation of the Atlanta route due to scheduling and crew rest constraints, while service to Salt Lake City is being increased to three flights daily starting sooner than planned. Furthermore, new service to San Diego by Alaska Airlines was mentioned, followed by Southwest Airlines also announcing San Diego service. Commissioners discussed strategies for promoting new routes, particularly Salt Lake City for access to the Colorado Plateau and Amsterdam via Salt Lake City. Finally, the Director addressed concerns from the noise working group regarding progress, confirming ongoing work on designing new approaches with Flighttech and clarifying that certain suggested measures, such as redirecting traffic to Camarillo or limiting runway/gate use, are outside the working group's purview.
