Yes, you can smoke at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) outdoors at the terminal curb, away from the doors. The terminal is smoke-free inside, and there is no indoor smoking lounge.
A Small, New Commercial Terminal
SBD is one of the newest entrants to US commercial passenger service — scheduled flights began in August 2022, and Breeze Airways remains the sole airline, flying to San Francisco and Provo, Utah. The route map has fluctuated (Las Vegas and Phoenix were added and later dropped), and SBD stays a very small operation, handling only tens of thousands of passengers a year from a single compact domestic terminal with a handful of gates. With just the one building, there are no airside smoking facilities — smoking is outdoor-only.
The airport does not publish a dedicated smoking policy of its own, so the guidance below follows California state law, which governs smoking at every public airport in the state.
Where to Smoke
Step outside to the open-air terminal curb and move well clear of the entrance before you light up. The frontage is the practical spot for a cigarette or vape between check-in and security. With the terminal so compact, the outdoor area is only a short walk from the gates.
California Setback Rule
California law bans smoking inside public buildings and requires it to take place at least 20 feet from main entrances, exits, and operable windows. E-cigarettes are covered by the same rules, so keep 20-plus feet from the doors whether you are smoking or vaping.
After Security
There is no smoking area past the checkpoint. If you have already cleared security, you will need to exit the terminal, smoke outside away from the doors, and re-clear TSA before your flight. Allow extra time, especially around the limited flight banks when the checkpoint is busiest.
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules, lighter rules at TSA, and other federal/state info, see our USA smoking guide.
Summary
| Area | Smoking | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inside terminal | No | Smoke-free; small single terminal, no lounge |
| Outdoor curb (20+ ft from doors) | Yes | Only legal spot; California setback rule applies |
| After security | No | Exit, smoke outside, then re-clear TSA |