San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)

San Luis Obispo County at a Glance

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP/SBP) is the Central Coast's primary jet gateway, about 3 miles south of downtown San Luis Obispo. It has two runways: the 6,101-foot main runway 11/29 and a 2,500-foot crosswind runway 7/25, both asphalt. The field sits at 212 feet MSL with an ILS to runway 11. ACI Jet is the sole FBO, offering Jet-A, hangars, and full handling. A federal contract control tower (San Luis FCT) operates roughly 0600-2000 daily. The airport also hosts scheduled airline service.

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San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 903 Airport Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
ICAO Code	KSBP
IATA Code	SBP
FAA Identifier	SBP
Address	903 Airport Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Elevation	212 ft MSL
Coordinates	35.2368° N, 120.6424° W
Owner / Operator	County of San Luis Obispo
Phone	+1-805-781-5205
FAA Data	AirNav SBP

Operations & Facilities
Runways	11/29: 6,100 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	ACI Jet
Customs	Yes — U.S. Customs & CBP
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS Cat I, RNAV, VOR, Visual
Tower / Freq	118.3
Weight Limit	None — noise-abatement procedures apply
Annual Operations	45,000+

Runways & Approaches

San Luis Obispo County Regional operates two asphalt runways. The primary runway 11/29 measures 6,101 by 150 feet, grooved and in good condition, and serves light jets through most super-midsize aircraft such as the Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280. The shorter crosswind runway 7/25 is 2,500 by 100 feet and is used primarily by piston and light GA traffic. Heavy and ultra-long-range jets (Gulfstream G650, Global 7500) can operate but require performance planning for weight, temperature, and the surrounding terrain.

Runway 11 is served by an ILS Category I approach, with RNAV (GPS) and VOR procedures backing up both ends. The 212-foot field elevation keeps density-altitude penalties modest year round. Note that the airport lies in a valley ringed by hills, so published approach and departure procedures account for terrain — crews unfamiliar with the field should brief the climb gradients and noise-abatement routing in advance.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

ACI Jet

The sole full-service FBO at SBP and a flagship of ACI Jet's California network. Offers Jet-A and 100LL, line service, transient and hangar parking, aircraft maintenance, charter, and concierge ground handling, with extended daily hours. Located on Aviadores Way on the airport's general aviation ramp.

Charter a Jet from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

Charter from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP) connects the region to destinations nationwide. The Jet Finder matches the right aircraft to your mission and SBP's runway parameters — with direct Part 135 operator access and no markup.

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The Jet Finder coordinates charter flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Tell us your destination, dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KSBP's runway and facilities.

Aircraft Registered in SAN LUIS OBISPO (166)

166 aircraft are registered to owners in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 166. Track live flights from SBP →

N110EE

MARKS ROBIN ROBIN ROCKET-10

N111VX

STEINER K S/BESSESEN B VELOCITY · 2003

N11CT

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 · 2020

N11VY

CESSNA 182Q · 1979

N134FM

CESSNA 560XL · 2005

N137PE

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 · 2001

N14911

RYAN AERONAUTICAL ST-A · 1935

N160X

AERO COMMANDER 500-B

N161SA

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB · 2002

N16JJ

SCHEMPP-HIRTH DISCUS B · 1986

N177ME

CESSNA 177RG · 1976

N1824G

CESSNA 182Q · 1977

N1891C

CESSNA 170B · 1953

N1940R

RYAN AIRCRAFT STM-2 · 1940

N1980T

PIPER PA-28-180 · 1971

N1997H

PIPER PA-28R-201T · 1977

N201YM

MOONEY M20J · 1990

N203CA

PIPER PA 46-350P · 1997

N2060D

BEECH D35 · 1953

N209JA

CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 · 2016

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
ACI Jet	$5.50–$7.00/gal	Central Coast

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet	$25–$60
Midsize Jet	$60–$120
Super-Mid Jet	$120–$175
Heavy Jet	$175–$300

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP), owned and operated by the County of San Luis Obispo, sits about 3 miles south of downtown San Luis Obispo at 212 feet MSL. It is a dual-purpose field: a busy general aviation base and a scheduled commercial-service airport with airline flights to West Coast hubs. For private travelers, it is the most convenient access point to San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and the Edna Valley wine region.

Runway Capability

The main runway 11/29 provides 6,101 feet of grooved asphalt, comfortably accommodating light, midsize, and most super-midsize business jets. The 2,500-foot runway 7/25 is a crosswind strip for light aircraft. An ILS to runway 11 supports reliable instrument arrivals. Heavy-jet crews should run takeoff and landing performance numbers for the runway length and nearby terrain before committing.

FBO & Ground Services

ACI Jet is the single FBO at SBP, handling all transient and based business-jet traffic. It provides fuel (Jet-A and 100LL), hangar and ramp parking, maintenance, charter, and ground transportation coordination. Because there is one FBO, scheduling fuel, hangar, and handling in advance is straightforward but worth confirming during peak wine-country and university travel periods.

Charter Considerations

SBP is the practical choice for charter into the Central Coast, eliminating the multi-hour drive from Santa Barbara (SBA) or San Jose (SJC). Ground transfers to downtown San Luis Obispo run only a few minutes, with vineyards in Edna Valley and the Paso Robles wine region within easy reach. The Jet Finder sources Part 135 aircraft sized to the 6,101-foot runway and your passenger count.

Safety & Planning

The airport sits in a valley surrounded by hills, so terrain-driven departure procedures and published noise-abatement routing are factors on every flight. Coastal marine layer can lower morning ceilings, particularly in late spring and summer, occasionally requiring the ILS. Crews should brief climb gradients and confirm current NOTAMs and any TFRs before departure.

Customs & International

SBP is not a U.S. port of entry and does not offer on-airport CBP services. International arrivals must clear customs at a designated airport of entry — typically Santa Barbara, Los Angeles-area fields, or the Bay Area — before continuing to SBP. The Jet Finder can plan the clearance stop and onward routing for inbound international charters.

Regional Context

San Luis Obispo anchors California's Central Coast, midway between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. SBP serves the city, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the beach communities of Pismo and Avila, and the Edna Valley and Paso Robles wine country. Nearby alternates include Santa Maria (SMX), roughly 22 nautical miles south, and Santa Barbara (SBA) for customs and longer runways.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Oceano County Airport

KL52 · 8 NM from KSBP

Santa Margarita Ranch Airport

US-0248 · 10 NM from KSBP

Oak Country Ranch Airport

33CL · 21 NM from KSBP

Santa Maria Public Airport

KSMX · 22 NM from KSBP

Frequently Asked Questions

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport carries the identifier KSBP. This code is used in FAA databases, flight planning systems, and air traffic control communications for operations at this airport.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport serves the San Luis Obispo area in CA. GPS coordinates: 35.2368° N, 120.6424° W. The airport sits at 212 feet above sea level.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has two runways. The primary runway 11/29 measures 6,101 by 150 feet of grooved asphalt, and the crosswind runway 7/25 is 2,500 by 100 feet. The main runway supports light through most super-midsize business jets.

Yes. KSBP's 6,101-foot main runway (11/29) and ILS approach support light, midsize, and most super-midsize jets such as the Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, Challenger 350, and Gulfstream G280. Heavy and ultra-long-range jets can operate but should run performance numbers for the runway length and surrounding terrain.

Yes. ACI Jet is the sole FBO at SBP, providing Jet-A and 100LL fuel, line service, transient and hangar parking, maintenance, charter, and ground transportation coordination, with extended daily hours.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has a field elevation of 212 feet above mean sea level. This affects aircraft performance calculations, particularly during hot weather when density altitude increases.

Yes. KSBP has an ILS Category I approach to runway 11, plus RNAV (GPS) and VOR procedures. These support instrument arrivals when the coastal marine layer lowers ceilings, which is common on spring and summer mornings.

Contact The Jet Finder for charter availability from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP). Provide your destination, travel dates, and passenger count. We source aircraft from FAA Part 135 operators matched to KSBP's runway and facilities.

KSBP handles everything from piston singles and turboprops to light, midsize, and super-midsize jets on its 6,101-foot main runway. The 2,500-foot crosswind runway 7/25 serves lighter aircraft. Heavy jets can operate with appropriate performance planning for runway length and nearby terrain.

Yes. KSBP has an air traffic control tower (San Luis Federal Contract Tower) operating roughly 0600-2000 daily on 124.0, with ground on 121.6 and ATIS on 120.6. Outside tower hours, pilots use CTAF for traffic coordination.

ACI Jet at KSBP supplies both Jet-A and 100LL fuel with full line service. Pricing changes with the market; contact ACI Jet directly for current rates, or check recent pilot-reported prices on AirNav.

KSBP is not a U.S. port of entry and has no on-airport CBP customs service. International arrivals must clear customs at a designated airport of entry, such as Santa Barbara or a Los Angeles-area or Bay Area field, before continuing to SBP. The Jet Finder can plan the clearance stop and routing.

Current conditions at KSBP: check METAR/TAF on aviationweather.gov or your EFB. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is subject to CA's regional weather, which may include convective activity, low ceilings, or seasonal wind patterns.

KSBP sits about 3 miles south of downtown San Luis Obispo, a drive of roughly 10 minutes. It is also the closest jet access to Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Cal Poly, and the Edna Valley wine region, with no commercial terminal queues for private arrivals through ACI Jet.

Transient aircraft parking at KSBP is available through the on-field operator. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport typically provides tiedown space on the ramp. Hangar availability and rates vary — inquire before arrival.

Request a charter quote from KSBP through The Jet Finder. Provide departure date, destination, passenger count, and luggage requirements. We source availability from multiple Part 135 operators for competitive pricing.

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