2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Also picking up returning passengers is very easy as well.”
Nick Bowan5★ on Google
Airports / California / SBP
Medium airport · SBP
San Luis County Regional Airport.
San Luis Obispo, California · 212 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
907 ratings
3
Operators based
212
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaELEV 212 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
907
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
212
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in San Luis Obispo, California, San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP / SBP) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 212 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, SBP is a home base: ACI Jet, Air San Luis, and Marc Air operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX, 22 nm), Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB, 26 nm), and Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG, 30 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,101-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from SBP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as SLO Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SBP to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KSBP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
ACI Jet San Luis Obispo
Your FBO? Claim it, freeVice President, FBOs & Facilities Andrew Robillard arobillard@acijet.com
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 6:00am - 9:00pm, On Call 24/7
- Unicom 131.175
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security is a breeze and everyone is polite and helpful.”
Nick Bowan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for San Luis County Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSBP
IATA
SBP
FAA / Local
SBP
Elevation
212 ft
Coordinates
35.2368° N · 120.6420° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 212 ft, SBP sits lower than 58% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,101 ft
- 11/296,101 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07/252,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,101 ft
SBP's 6,101 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmSMXSanta Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock FieldSanta Maria
- 26nmPRBPaso Robles Municipal AirportPaso Robles
- 30nmVBGVandenberg Space Force BaseLompoc
- 63nmSBASanta Barbara Municipal AirportSanta Barbara
- 74nmNLCLemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) AirportLemoore
- 79nmBFLMeadows FieldBakersfield
Location
Open the full mapKSBP · San Luis County Regional Airport · San Luis Obispo, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SBP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 123 nm | 41m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 166 nm | 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 273 nm | 1h 2m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 443 nm | 1h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 528 nm | 1h 38m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 680 nm | 1h 59m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 705 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SBP?
- San Luis County Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,101 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SBP?
- San Luis County Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,101 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SBP?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list San Luis County Regional Airport as a home base, including ACI Jet, Air San Luis, Marc Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at San Luis County Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves SBP: ACI Jet San Luis Obispo. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to SBP?
- The closest alternate is Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), about 22 nm away, followed by Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SBP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 2m (273 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 26m (443 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 38m (528 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.