Earle Ovington Terminal

Santa Barbara Airport Terminal bears the name Earle Ovington in recognition of his outstanding contributions to aviation and his role in the development of aviation in Santa Barbara. Earle Ovington was the first pilot to carry air mail in the U.S., making a 7 mile flight from Garden City to Mineola, Long Island, N.Y., on September 23, 1911, under official assignment by Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock. He also developed and operated the first airport in Santa Barbara, known as Ovington Air Terminal, in what is now the community golf course area. The first commercial flight from Santa Barbara was made on August 1, 1931, from Ovington Air Terminal to Los Angeles.

Santa Barbara, California · United States