Hollywood Burbank Airport

Hollywood Burbank Airport (IATA: BUR, ICAO: KBUR, FAA LID: BUR) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northwest of downtown Burbank, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It serves the cities of Burbank and Hollywood, as well as the northern part of the Greater Los Angeles area, including places like Glendale, Pasadena, the San Fernando Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley.

This airport is special because it is closer to many famous attractions, such as Griffith Park, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Downtown Los Angeles, compared to the bigger Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It also has a direct train connection to Downtown Los Angeles, with trains stopping at two stations very close to the airport: Burbank Airport–North and Burbank Airport–South.

Most of the flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport go to cities in the western United States, but Delta Air Lines also offers regular flights to Atlanta. The airport is owned by the Burbank–Glendale–Pasadena Airport Authority and has its own police and fire departments. Boarding planes here usually uses air stairs instead of jet bridges.

History

The airport has had many names over the years. It was called United Airport from 1930 to 1934, then Union Air Terminal until 1940. After that, it was Lockheed Air Terminal from 1940 to 1967. From 1967 to 1978, it was known as Hollywood–Burbank Airport, and then Burbank–Glendale–Pasadena Airport until 2003. Since 2003, it has been named Bob Hope Airport, after the famous comedian Bob Hope. In 2017, it was rebranded as Hollywood Burbank Airport because people did not recognize the Bob Hope name in that area.

The airport was built on a 234-acre site that was filled and leveled for the purpose. It opened in 1930 with a large celebration that included an air show. For many years, it was the largest airport in the Los Angeles area until a new airport opened in 1946. Over the years, many airlines have operated from the airport, and jets began flying there in the late 1960s. The airport has changed names several times and has seen many developments, including a new terminal being built that will open in 2026.

Facilities

Hollywood Burbank Airport covers 555 acres at an elevation of 778 feet (237 m) above sea level. It has two asphalt runways: 15/33 is 6,886 by 150 feet (2,099 x 46 m) and 8/26 is 5,802 by 150 feet (1,768 x 46 m). Airliners generally take off on Runway 15 due to wind from the south, and land on Runway 8.

In the year ending February 28, 2023, the airport had 151,916 operations, average 416 per day: 45% scheduled commercial, 36% general aviation and 19% air taxi.

Hollywood Burbank Airport has its own Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting station, which supports airport operations and provides emergency services.

Hollywood Burbank Airport has two terminals, "A" and "B", joined as part of the same building. Terminal A has nine gates numbered A1 to A9, Terminal B has five gates numbered B1 to B5. A new terminal facility broke ground in January 2024. It is expected to replace the current terminal building in October 2026 and will have 14 gates.

Hollywood Burbank Airport can be reached using the Hollywood Way exit off Interstate 5 southbound, the Empire Avenues exit off Interstate 5 northbound, the Hollywood Way (westbound) or Pass Avenue (eastbound) exit off State Route 134, the Victory Boulevard exit off State Route 170, or the Barham Blvd (northbound) exit off U.S. Route 101.

Car and pedestrian access to the terminal is provided at either Hollywood Way and Thornton Avenue or on Empire Avenue one block west of Hollywood Way. On-site parking consists of valet parking, short-term parking, and Parking Lots E and G. Remote Parking Lot A is located at Hollywood Way and Winona Avenue. Remote Parking Lot C is located on Thornton Avenue west of Ontario Street. Shuttle buses are provided from Parking Lots A and C to the terminal buildings. A shuttle stop is also located at the corner of Hollywood Way and Thornton Avenue.

Lyft, Uber, and Wingz all use the passenger drop-off location in front of the main terminal for departing travelers, and arrivals use the adjacent Short Term Parking structure directly opposite the terminal. There are two bus stop areas: Hollywood Way–Thornton Avenue (a short walk east of Terminal A) and Empire Avenue/Intermodal, also known as the RITC, a short walk south of Terminal B across from the Burbank Airport-South station. All Burbank-bound lines serve the Downtown Burbank Metrolink station. Metro route 222 connects to the Universal City station. The Burbank Orange bus connects to North Hollywood station.

Amtrak's Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner serve the Burbank Airport–South station located south of the airport. The train station is a short walk from the terminal area via skybridge. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner provides access to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim, and San Diego. Twice daily Amtrak Thruway bus service on Empire Avenue across from the Burbank Airport–South station provides transportation to Santa Monica, UCLA, Van Nuys, Newhall, and Bakersfield.

Regional service Metrolink has two stops near the airport. The Antelope Valley Line stops at the Burbank Airport–North station located about one mile north of the terminal near the intersection of San Fernando Boulevard and Hollywood Way. This station has a free on-demand shuttle that takes passengers to the terminal; passengers can also board the Metro 294 bus for free with a Metrolink ticket. The second station is on the Metrolink Ventura County Line south of the terminal, along Empire Avenue, named Burbank Airport-South station. Both stations north and south, provide access to downtown Los Angeles, Ventura County and Antelope Valley, respectively.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

Hollywood Burbank Airport is home to many airlines that fly to different places around the world. Passengers can travel from this airport to various destinations, making it a convenient spot for trips and vacations. The airport offers many flights to choose from, helping people get to their favorite spots easily.

Statistics

The airport has important connections to many places. Some of the most popular destinations from here are shown in the tables below. These tables do not include special flights that don't use the main passenger building.

There are also tables showing which airlines are most popular at the airport and how many people and packages travel through it each year.

Note: JSX flights are not included in this data as they do not use the passenger terminal.

Note: JSX flights are not included in this data as they do not use the passenger terminal.