Press Release

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,

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — SLO County Airport (SBP) is proud to announce the implementation of new sustainability practices aimed at enhancing the guest experience and promoting environmental stewardship. These initiatives align with SBP’s commitment to reducing environmental impacts and resource consumption, reflect the airport’s dedication to serving the community and its visitors. Key Initiatives

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The SLO County Airport (SBP) is reminding travelers that beginning May 7, 2025, all passengers aged 18 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or another acceptable form of identification, to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.​ This federal requirement, mandated by the

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — SLO County Airport (SBP) is pleased to share upcoming changes to air service that will enhance connectivity for travelers while reflecting evolving airline strategies.  “We are thrilled to welcome back nonstop service to Portland, accommodate growing demand for Dallas/Fort Worth, and continue working with our airline partners to optimize air

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The SLO County Airport (SBP) is proud to announce its largest annual passenger count to date, with 746,764 travelers passing through the airport in Calendar Year 2024. This milestone represents a remarkable 13% increase compared to the prior year total of 660,745 passengers. This record-breaking achievement highlights the airport’s growing

SLO County Airport prepares for holiday travel SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — As the holiday season kicks off, the SLO County Airport (SBP) is gearing up to accommodate the increased travel traffic expected during this time of year. The airport anticipates an increase of up to 20% in passengers above the prior year’s totals. To

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – The SLO County Airport (SBP) joins the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). As a partner in DOE’s Better Climate Challenge, SBP is one of more than 200 organizations across the U.S. economy that are stepping up to the Better Climate Challenge

San Luis Obispo, CA –The SLO County Airport (SBP) is happy to share continued positive growth in passenger numbers for calendar year (CY) 2024, reflecting a robust year and expansion in air travel demand. This continued upward trend in passenger numbers underscores the community’s strong interest in air travel, as well as the airport’s efforts

The largest passenger aircraft to ever land at SBP San Luis Obispo, CA – The SLO County Airport (SBP) is set to make history on October 3, 2024, when Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 arrives from Seattle, Washington. This milestone flight will be the first time a Boeing 737-800, the largest passenger aircraft to date, has