Empty-leg hub
KSBA — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
United StatesSanta Barbara
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 590 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,300.
590 live empty legs involving KSBA
- Code
- KSBA
- Traffic
- 7.7/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 6,052 ft
- Live legs
- 590
Empty-leg demand
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 577 of 590 live legs (98%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy (Super Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSBA, accounting for about 91% of live inventory (537 of 590 legs).
Repositioning into KSBA is concentrated from KBOI, KOMA, KTEB.
Priced empty legs at KSBA center on a median ask of $20,300, with an observed range of $2,700–$66,100 (589 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- KSBA: 590 live empty legs (13 out / 577 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KSBA: $20,300 (n=589).
- Busiest corridor: from KBOI (8 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy (537 legs, ~91%).
Inbound repositioning into KSBA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 590 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | KBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field | 8 | $9,800 |
| Inbound from | KOMAEppley Airfield | 4 | $14,500 |
| Inbound from | KTEBTeterboro Airport | 4 | $58,650 |
| Inbound from | KAUSAustin Bergstrom International Airport | 3 | $19,500 |
| Inbound from | KLBBLubbock Preston Smith International Airport | 3 | $16,900 |
| Inbound from | KRBDDallas Executive Airport | 3 | $19,500 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy | Super Midsize Jet | 537 |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 8 |
| Gulfstream GIV | Heavy Jet | 7 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 4 |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 3 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SBA
- ICAO
- KSBA
- City
- Santa Barbara
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 6,052 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.7 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,052 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 4,183 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15L/33R | 4,179 ft | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KSBA for empty legs?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) has 590 live empty-leg listings — 13 departing and 577 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KSBA?
The median ask at KSBA is $20,300 across 589 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KSBA?
The strongest live corridor at KSBA is from KBOI (Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field), with 8 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSBA most often?
The Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KSBA, with 537 live listings (~91% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport?
The primary code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is KSBA.
Where is KSBA airport located?
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) is in Santa Barbara, United States.
What is the ICAO code for SBA?
The ICAO code for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is KSBA.
What is the longest runway at KSBA?
The longest runway at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) is 6,052 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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