Press Release

San Luis Obispo, CA – With the holiday travel season underway, the SLO County Airport (SBP) is prepared to welcome an anticipated increase in passengers throughout the coming weeks. The Airport team is ready to support a smooth, efficient, and festive travel experience for residents and visitors alike. “This is one of the most joyful […]

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim O’Keeffe as the new Deputy Director of Operations & Maintenance, effective November 23, 2025. O’Keeffe will assume the role as longtime Deputy Director Craig Piper concludes an exceptional 25-year career with the Department.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The SLO County Airport (SBP) is reassuring passengers that air travel remains safe and secure despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. Essential federal safety functions, including air traffic control and TSA security screening, continue uninterrupted at SBP. County of San Luis Obispo Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg emphasized the importance of keeping

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The SLO County Airport (SBP) will temporarily close to all air traffic beginning Monday, September 22 at 7 a.m. for essential airfield improvements designed to enhance safety and support future growth and conclude on Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m., at which time the airport will reopen for full operations.

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