UPDATE (Sunday, Jan. 4) - Airport officials announced that as of 10:20 a.m. Sunday, all flights have been cleared to resume normal operations. "Airlines have been notified and will work to resume service," the announcement said.
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(Saturday, Jan. 3) - The Santa Barbara Airport is closed due to flooding on the airfield.
Airport officials announced Saturday afternoon that all commercial flights and fixed-wing aircraft are grounded as a result.
Travelers are advised to contact their airline for information about their flights.
The airport was last closed on Christmas Day due to flooding.