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UPDATE: Santa Barbara Airport reopens

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UPDATE (1:27 p.m.) Operations at the Santa Barbara Airport resumed at 1 p.m. Monday. Travelers are still encouraged to check with the airlines for flight status.

UPDATE (11:14 a.m. Monday): Late Monday morning, the Santa Barbara Airport remained closed until further notice.

Airport officials said the airfield experienced "significant flooding" due to the storm, adding that cleanup is underway.

Travelers are encouraged to check directly with their airline for the current status on any flights.

ORIGINAL STORY: Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) officials announced the airport's closure Sunday evening.

According to a tweet, SBA is closed due to flooding on the airfield.

Commercial flights have been canceled, general aviation operations are paused, and the terminal is closed.

There is no estimated time of reopening.

Airport officials say for specific flight information, to contact the airline directly.

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