Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) | Airport Parking

Yes, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has both long-term and short-term parking.

Santa Barbara Airport Parking Rates

It is recommended that passengers check in 60 minutes before flights (90 minutes before international flights). The Airline Terminal opens at 3:45 a.m. so there is no need to arrive at the Terminal before that time.

Accepted forms of payments at both Short and Long Term Parking Lots include both cash and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card). Note: the shuttle runs between the Economy Lot and the Terminal every 15 minutes, 24/7.

TSA Pre✓ passengers have access to an expedited security lane during peak times at SBA.

Yes, you can charge an electric vehicle (EV) at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (UCSB). There are EV-available spaces in Lot 1 and Parking Structure 10.

Charging stations

• Lot 1: EV-available spaces in the north part of the center aisle
• Parking Structure 10: EV-available spaces in the northeast corners on the 3rd and 4th floors, and in the northwest corner on the lowest level

Permits

• You need an EV POWER Permit to charge an EV at UCSB
• You can purchase a permit at the parking permit dispenser on the first floor of Parking Structure 10
• You can also purchase a permit at the nearest elevator in Parking Structures 18 or 22

Payment

• You can pay for charging with a credit or debit card at the credit card reader at the charging station