Empty-leg hub
KSBA — Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
United StatesSanta Barbara
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 618 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $31,100.
618 live empty legs involving KSBA
- Code
- KSBA
- Traffic
- 7.7/10
- Runways
- 3
- Longest
- 6,052 ft
- Live legs
- 618
Empty-leg demand
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (KSBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 527 of 618 live legs (85%) leave KSBA, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KSBA are to KTEB (21), from KBOI (8), and from KOMA (5).
Priced empty legs at KSBA center on a median ask of $31,100, with an observed range of $997–$204,700 (618 priced listings).
Gulfstream GV (Ultra Long Range) dominates empty-leg capacity at KSBA, accounting for about 58% of live inventory (360 of 618 legs).
Key takeaways
- KSBA: 618 live empty legs (527 out / 91 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KSBA: $31,100 (n=618).
- Busiest corridor: to KTEB (21 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Gulfstream GV (360 legs, ~58%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KSBA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 618 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KTEBTeterboro Airport | 21 | $72,300 |
| Inbound from | KBOIBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field | 8 | $9,800 |
| Inbound from | KOMAEppley Airfield | 5 | $14,500 |
| Inbound from | KBJCRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | 4 | $17,550 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 4 | $4,650 |
| Inbound from | KCRQMcClellan-Palomar Airport | 3 | $4,738 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 360 |
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 125 |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Heavy Jet | 8 |
| Cessna CitationJet | Light Jet | 8 |
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | Turboprop | 7 |
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 618 live empty-leg listings — 527 departing and 91 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KSBA?
The median ask at KSBA is $31,100 across 618 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 to KTEB (Teterboro Airport), with 21 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KSBA most often?
The Gulfstream GV, a Ultra Long Range, is the most common model on empty legs at KSBA, with 360 live listings (~58% 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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