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Airline Terminal Project Enters Final Phase

SITE PREPARATION BEGINS FOR HISTORIC AIRLINE TERMINAL RELOCATION

Santa Barbara Airport began the final milestone in the Airline Terminal Project. Phase 3 consists of the relocation and rehabilitation of the historic portion of the former terminal building and construction of a new short term parking lot and terminal roadway. Passengers should expect to see a 60’ crane, used for soil preparation and stabilization, outside the Airline Terminal’s north-east corner starting Friday, September 23 and continuing for the next three weeks.

Already in Progress:
•    Deconstruction of the non-historic portions of the old airline terminal
•    Demolition of the former rental car building on William Moffett Road (complete)
•    New entrance/exit to the Rental Car Return Lot (complete)

Sustainable Santa Barbara:

One of the features of the Airline Terminal Project is its sustainable design. As part of that effort, the rehabilitation of the historic portion of the former terminal involves the reuse of all existing red roof tile. Also the majority of all concrete and asphalt being deconstructed will be reused to build the new loop road and short term parking lot.

Airline Terminal Project - Phase 3 Diagram


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The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is a self-supporting enterprise owned and
operated by the City of Santa Barbara; serving over 750,000 passengers annually.