Press Release

Oceano, CA – The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports is thrilled to announce its first-ever Girls In Aviation Day, a free, community-wide event taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Oceano Airport, 561 Air Park Drive, Oceano, CA. This exciting event will inspire curiosity and […]

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports is inviting local students to take flight with their imagination in the inaugural Wings Over SLO CAL 2026 calendar contest. Young artists are encouraged to create original drawings or paintings that highlight aviation and its connection to our region. The contest

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — Normal flight operations have resumed at the SLO County Airport (SBP) following a brief ground stop earlier this morning. The disruption was caused by a complete power and communications outage at the Santa Barbara Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), which manages airspace throughout the Santa

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — At this time, there are no arriving or departing flights at the SLO County Airport (SBP). Passengers are strongly encouraged to check directly with their airline for the latest updates before coming to the airport. This temporary suspension of air service is due to a complete power and communications outage

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA —  Beginning July 1, 2025, the SLO County Airport (SBP) will adjust its daily parking rate to $25 per day. The hourly rate of $2 and ADA-accessible parking rate of $13 per day will remain unchanged. This adjustment reflects increasing demand for on-site parking as more travelers fly through SBP. With

San Luis Obispo, CA — At approximately 9:15 a.m. this morning a Cirrus SR22, a single-engine aircraft was involved in an incident at the SLO County Airport (SBP). Emergency personnel responded immediately, all individuals safely exited the aircraft. No injuries or fatalities resulted from this incident. SBP will reopen for all arrivals and departures beginning

Alaska Airlines Resumes Popular flight from SLO County Airport SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The SLO County Airport (SBP) is excited to announce the return of nonstop seasonal service to Las Vegas (LAS) on Alaska Airlines, beginning October 4, 2025. Just in time for fall getaways and business travel, this convenient route brings back a

New program to launch at Arroyo Grande High School SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports is proud to announce a new partnership with Lucia Mar School District to introduce the Aviation Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway at Arroyo Grande High School for the 2025-2026 school year.

New Project will Fully Solar-Power Terminal and Offset All Airport Energy Use SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The SLO County Airport (SBP) is excited to announce a major step forward in its commitment to sustainability with the installation of a 940-kilowatt solarcarport canopy system over the airport’s largest passenger parking lot. This innovative project advances

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — SLO County Airport (SBP) is pleased to announce a new five-year partnership with Fuse Connect (FUSE) to enhance on-campus advertising and strengthen regional collaborations. This initiative will offer local businesses exceptional opportunities to connect with a diverse audience through innovative advertising and sponsorships within SBP’s terminal complex.​ Through this agreement,