Santa Barbara Airport Closed Due to Flooding

The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) has been closed until further notice after as much as 10 inches of rain fell on the facility.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 12:57 PM ET

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At 13.5 feet above sea level, KSBA is particularly vulnerable to flooding. [Robert Enriquez/Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) is closed indefinitely due to severe flooding caused by up to 10 inches of rain.
The closure, which led to 35 flight cancellations on Monday, will remain in effect until floodwaters recede and authorities can assess and repair any damage.
Situated at a low elevation and bordered by wetlands, the airport frequently closes due to heavy rainfall, mirroring the widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages affecting Santa Barbara County.

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If your travel plans included a flight to Santa Barbara, California, you better check with your airline and make other plans.

On Monday, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) was closed due to flooding from as much as 10 inches of rain. According to the airport website, the facility will remain shut down until further notice—more specifically until the water recedes and authorities can check for and repair any damage.