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Airport midyear finances show surplus amid higher passenger counts; staff flags capital work and insurance recoveries
Summary
The airport reported a midyear $2 million operating surplus, revenue up 6.3% year-to-date and a sizeable capital program that will draw on reserves; staff noted an expected insurance reimbursement for flood damage and flagged planned long-term south parking bidding this summer.
The Santa Barbara Airport reported a midyear operating surplus and rising revenues at its March 18 commission meeting while outlining a substantial capital program for fiscal 2026.
"We have a net operating surplus of $2,000,000 so far midyear," Jonathan Abad, business manager for the airport, told commissioners during the midyear financial review. Abad said overall revenue was up about 6.3% year-to-date and…
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