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, and also helps people traveling to 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 places, 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. Trains stop at two stations very close to the airport: Burbank Airport–North and Burbank Airport–South.

Most flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport go to cities in the western United States, but Delta Air Lines also offers 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 and is 778 feet (237 m) above sea level. It has two asphalt runways. Runway 15/33 is 6,886 by 150 feet (2,099 x 46 m) and Runway 8/26 is 5,802 by 150 feet (1,768 x 46 m). Most airplanes take off on Runway 15 and land on Runway 8.

The airport had 151,916 flights in the year ending February 28, 2023. About 416 flights happened each day. These included scheduled commercial, general aviation, and air taxi flights.

Hollywood Burbank Airport has its own Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting station for emergencies.

The airport has two terminals, called "A" and "B". They are joined together in one building. Terminal A has nine gates, and Terminal B has five gates. A new terminal began construction in January 2024. It will replace the current building in October 2026 and will have 14 gates.

You can reach the airport using exits from Interstate 5, State Route 134, State Route 170, or U.S. Route 101.

You can drive to the terminal from Hollywood Way and Thornton Avenue or from Empire Avenue. There is parking available, including valet, short-term, and remote lots. Shuttle buses run from Lots A and C to the terminal. There is also a shuttle stop at Hollywood Way and Thornton Avenue.

Lyft, Uber, and Wingz drop off passengers at the main terminal. There are two bus stops: one near Terminal A and another near Terminal B.

Amtrak's Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner trains stop at the Burbank Airport–South station south of the airport. The train station is close to the terminal. The Pacific Surfliner goes to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim, and San Diego.

Metrolink has two stops near the airport. The Antelope Valley Line stops at the Burbank Airport–North station north of the terminal. The Ventura County Line stops at the Burbank Airport-South station south of the terminal. Both stations connect to downtown Los Angeles and other areas.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

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

Statistics

The airport connects to many places. The tables below show some of the most popular destinations. These tables do not include special flights that don't use the main passenger building.

The tables also show which airlines are most popular and how many people and packages travel through the airport 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.

Busiest domestic routes from BUR
(February 2025 – January 2026)

Rank	City	Passengers	Carriers
1	Las Vegas, Nevada	404,940	Frontier, Southwest, Spirit
2	Oakland, California	293,470	Southwest
3	San Francisco, California	277,930	Southwest, United
4	Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Arizona	257,020	American, Southwest
5	Denver, Colorado	235,470	Frontier, Southwest, United
6	Sacramento, California	235,470	Southwest
7	Seattle/Tacoma, Washington	219,680	Alaska
8	San Jose, California	204,310	Southwest
9	Portland, Oregon	134,240	Alaska, Southwest
10	Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas	107,570	American