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FAA inspection finds four discrepancies at Santa Barbara Airport; most issues quickly corrected
Summary
Operations supervisor David Iglesias reported the FAA’s May 26–28, 2026 airport certification inspection identified four discrepancies—rubber buildup on a runway centerline, an expired fuel safety supervisor record, a sun‑damaged fuel truck placard and a torn fire‑extinguisher instruction label—and that three were corrected promptly while rubber removal is scheduled.
David Iglesias, operations supervisor, presented the FAA annual airport certification inspection results for May 26–28, 2026. He said the inspection identified four discrepancies across airfield marking and fueling operations and provided recommended corrective actions and timelines.
Iglesias listed the four discrepancies: rubber buildup obscuring portions of Runway 7/25 centerline (the airport scheduled rubber removal for July 29 and said the FAA’s formal correction date was 08/17/2026); an expired fuel safety supervisor certificate at Signature Flight Support that was corrected on May 29 after the supervisor completed required training; a sun‑damaged, unreadable flammable placard on a Signature fuel truck that was replaced on May 27; and an Atlantic Aviation portable fire extinguisher with torn, unreadable instructions that was replaced on June 4. The presentation referenced compliance standards including Title 14 CFR Part 139 (airport certification) and NFPA guidance cited in the report.
Commissioners commended staff for the efficiency of corrective work and noted the inspection was shorter and contained fewer findings than in prior years. Director Hastert recognized staff as the commission’s team of the quarter for their work preparing for and supporting the inspection.
Commissioners asked about rubber‑removal techniques and cadence; staff explained removal is typically done at night using grinding or high‑pressure water with containment and that the airport will increase removal frequency (previously once or twice a year; staff said they expect to roughly double that frequency). The FAA also recommended continued crack sealing, improved documentation of special inspections (for runway surface condition NOTAMs/FICON reporting) and repainting taxiway markings that are beginning to fade.
Iglesias said the team is actively resolving remaining items and will provide comprehensive updates to the FAA.
