UPDATE (9:54 a.m. Thursday): Flights were cleared to resume at the Santa Barbara Airport as of 9:20 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers are advised to contact their carriers directly for flight information.
Crews were working overnight to remove water from the flooded runway.
As of 9:20 am on December 26, SBA has reopened and all flights are cleared to resume normal operations. Airlines have been notified and will work to resume service. Please contact your carrier directly for information about a specific flight.
— Santa Barbara Airport (@SBAirport) December 26, 2025
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UPDATE (4 p.m.) - The Santa Barbara Airport is closed once again due to flooding on the airfield. As of 4 p.m., all commercial flights were grounded.
Travelers are being advised to check with their airline for flight updates.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Following a temporary closure, the Santa Barbara Airport has cleared all flights to resume operations as of 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
The airport had closed at around 1:15 a.m. due to flooding on the airfield.
If you have questions about a specific flight, the airport recommends directly contacting your carrier for more information.
