Santa Barbara Airport Commission - July 15, 2026

The Santa Barbara Airport Commission meeting on July 15, 2026, focused primarily on airport operations, marketing efforts, and safety compliance. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on lease alignments for Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) in preparation for a future Request for Proposals (RFP) process, with leases being synchronized to expire in March 2027 to facilitate this. The commission also received a detailed presentation from the airport's marketing team and their long-term vendor, Hilttech Marketing Group, highlighting a $380,000 digital media spend that generated nearly $14 in airline revenue for every dollar spent, supporting air service development and route expansion. Additionally, the FAA's annual airport certification inspection results were reviewed, noting minor discrepancies and corrective actions, including scheduled rubber removal on runways and fuel safety compliance. The meeting included motions to approve consent calendar items related to leases, with one abstention noted, and emphasized ongoing efforts to maintain and improve airport infrastructure and services to support airline operations and passenger experience.