San Luis Obispo County Regional (KSBP), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP) sits on the California Central Coast, roughly 97 nm from the nearest metro area, and handles a mix of general aviation and scheduled passenger traffic under an operating control tower. The field recorded 24,946 annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 8,377 of those movements. Its primary runway, 11/29, spans 6,101 feet and carries the bulk of jet and turboprop traffic, while the shorter 07/25 crosswind runway is restricted from larger scheduled passenger operations.
Runways
San Luis Obispo County Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 6,101 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
San Luis Obispo County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
San Luis Obispo County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Monterey Regional (KMRY), 100 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
San Luis Obispo County Regional recorded 8,377 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KSBP builds through spring and peaks in July before tapering into the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 799 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
San Luis Obispo County Regional averages 4.1 days above 90°F in October and 2.9 freeze days in December. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.5°F, and December the coldest, at 64.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
San Luis Obispo County Regional has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
The control tower is unable to see aircraft in the holding bay at the northwest end of taxiway A. Movement from the holding bay requires tower approval during tower hours.
The MALSR for runway 11, REIL for runway 29, VASI for runway 11, and HIRL for runway 11/29 are activated via CTAF. The VASI for runway 29 operates continuously.
Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.
The blast pad at the departure end of runway 11 measures 600 feet by 200 feet. The blast pad at the departure end of runway 29 measures 600 feet by 200 feet.
The VASI for runway 11 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of the runway centerline.
Runway 29 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Taxiway A has a run-up area for runway 29; jets should use minimum breakaway power there.
Taxiway A between taxiways C and F will be periodically restricted for aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or greater during operations on runway 11/29.
An Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) measuring 300 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 11.
An Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) measuring 312 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 29.
This is a noise-sensitive airport with a threshold crossing height of 50 feet; contact the airport manager for noise abatement information.
PCR VALUE: 90/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 390/F/D/X/T
Recurring flocks of waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport during winter months.
Taxilane widths are less than standard.
Transient parking exceeding 2 hours requires contacting the FBO, except for air carriers.
Pushback from terminal gates is at the pilot's discretion. Do not call ground control for pushback.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
San Luis Obispo County Regional has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Santa Maria Pub / Capt G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX), 22.19 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KSBP?
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 11/29 is the primary strip at 6,101 feet long and 150 feet wide, capable of handling most business jet and turboprop traffic. Runway 07/25 is shorter, at 2,500 feet long and 100 feet wide, and serves as a crosswind option. Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. Runway 29 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Does KSBP have EMAS installed on its runway?
Yes, KSBP has Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) beds installed at both ends of runway 11/29. The system at the departure end of runway 11 measures 300 feet in length by 170 feet in width. The system at the departure end of runway 29 measures 312 feet in length by 170 feet in width. Both runway ends also have blast pads measuring 600 feet by 200 feet. These features are relevant for operators calculating stopping distance and overrun margins at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
Is fuel available at KSBP, and what are the attendance hours?
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field's published attendance schedule runs from 0600 to 1700 daily, every day of the week. KSBP is a towered airport, so operators should coordinate ground movements accordingly during those hours. Transient parking exceeding two hours requires contacting the FBO, with an exception for air carriers, and pushback from terminal gates is at pilot discretion without requiring a ground control call.
Where is the nearest customs facility for KSBP arrivals?
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Monterey (KMRY), located approximately 99.86 nm away. Operators planning international arrivals into KSBP need to route through KMRY or another customs-equipped airport first. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any flight requiring customs clearance before or after a stop at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.
What operational restrictions apply to taxiway movements at KSBP?
Taxiway A between taxiways C and F is periodically restricted for aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or greater during operations on runway 11/29 at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Taxilane widths at the field are also noted as less than standard, which affects clearance planning for larger aircraft. Additionally, the control tower cannot see aircraft in the holding bay at the northwest end of taxiway A, so movement from that holding bay requires tower approval during tower hours. Jets using the taxiway A run-up area for runway 29 should use minimum breakaway power.