The Santa Barbara Airport has been experiencing extraordinary growth, significantly outperforming both national averages and other airports in Southern California, according to data presented by the Campbell Hill Aviation Group to the Airport Commission during its March 18, 2026, meeting.
The data highlighted the surge in growth, including new routes, larger aircraft, and rising passenger volumes.
The Santa Barbara airport’s seat capacity has seen a dramatic increase from pre-pandemic levels. The seat capacity for the first quarter of 2026 skyrocketed 96% compared to the same period in 2019, according to the data…