Hollywood Burbank Airport
Also known as: Burbank Airport, BUR Airport, Bob Hope Airport. Formerly Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, Lockheed Air Terminal, Union Air Terminal, United Airport.
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Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is a domestic airport in Burbank, California, serving the San Fernando Valley and the north side of Los Angeles in the United States. It sits about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown Burbank, and handled about 6.3 million passengers in 2025.
Southwest Airlines runs most flights, with nonstops to cities such as Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Oakland and Sacramento. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines add routes to Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta, New York and smaller western cities. There are no scheduled international flights.
Since 13 October 2026, all flights use a single new terminal with 14 gates on the northeast side of the airfield, entered from Hollywood Way at Winona Avenue. Passengers still board and leave aircraft outdoors, without jet bridges, and bags arrive in one indoor baggage claim hall.
From the airport, travelers head to Burbank's studios and downtown, Universal City, Hollywood, Glendale, Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Owner and operator
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
- Runways
Two: 15/33 and 8/26
- Passengers per year
About 6.3 million in 2025
- Terminal
One terminal with 14 gates, opened 13 October 2026
- Largest airline
Southwest Airlines
Arrival tips for Hollywood Burbank Airport
All scheduled flights at Burbank are domestic, so there is no immigration or customs on arrival. If you are flying in from abroad, you clear US immigration and customs at your first US airport before connecting to Burbank.
Aircraft park on the apron and you walk down stairs or a ramp and across to the terminal, as Burbank has no jet bridges, so have a jacket handy on cool or wet days. Follow the signs to baggage claim, a single indoor hall with three carousels in the new terminal that opened in October 2026.
Outside the terminal, rideshare apps pick up at a dedicated lot near the terminal, rental car shuttles run to the rental car center across Hollywood Way, and the Burbank Airport-North Metrolink station is reached on foot or by an on-demand shuttle. Directions written before October 2026 that mention Terminal A, Terminal B or the Thornton Avenue entrance are out of date. Pre-booked drivers meet passengers at baggage claim or the pickup point in their confirmation.
Ground transportation
A rideshare or pre-booked car suits most travelers with luggage; Metrolink works well for downtown Los Angeles and Union Station.
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Book a transfer from BURPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you at baggage claim or the pickup point in your confirmation and goes door to door. Easiest for families, groups and late arrivals.
Rideshare from Burbank airport
Uber and Lyft pick up at the dedicated rideshare lot near the new terminal. Follow the signs from baggage claim; waits can grow when several flights land together.
Taxi from Burbank airport
Licensed taxis wait at the ground transportation area outside the terminal. Door to door, with no app needed.
Metrolink from Burbank Airport-North
The station is linked to the terminal by a walking path and an on-demand shuttle. Antelope Valley Line trains run to downtown Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles Union Station, but not around the clock.
Rental cars
Shuttles run from the terminal to the consolidated rental car center across Hollywood Way, where the main companies have their counters.
Terminals
Main terminal
The single passenger terminal for all airline flights, opened in October 2026, with 14 gates, one TSA checkpoint and one baggage claim hall. All scheduled flights are domestic.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Restaurants and cafes
Restaurants and coffee bars in the new terminal, including local names such as Poquito Mas and Jones Coffee Roasters. Some outlets were still opening in October 2026.
Shops
Retail stores in the terminal, including the local bookstore Octavia's Bookshelf.
Device charging
Charging ports throughout the terminal and wireless charging at the seating in every gate area.
Self check-in kiosks
Self-service kiosks and common-use ticket counters in the ticketing hall.
Baggage claim hall
One indoor baggage claim hall with three carousels, after the gates.
EV charging
Electric vehicle chargers in the new terminal parking garage.
Lost and found
The airport runs a lost and found service; items left on a plane go to the airline.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Ask your airline for wheelchair or boarding assistance when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
The new terminal was built to current ADA accessibility standards. Because boarding is outdoors, tell your airline if you cannot manage stairs so it can arrange a ramp or lift.
Hearing and visual support
The airport's Passengers with Disabilities page lists the services available; contact the airport or your airline before you travel.
Service animals
Trained service animals may travel in the cabin under your airline's rules; check the documents it requires before your flight.
Parking
Terminal parking garage
A new seven-level garage directly across from the terminal entrance, with more than 2,000 spaces and EV chargers.
Valet parking
Valet parking operates at the new terminal.
Long-term lots
Long-term parking lots around the airport, some linked to the terminal by shuttle. Lot E closed permanently when the new terminal opened.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burbank airport the same as Bob Hope Airport?
Yes. Bob Hope Airport has been the airport's legal name since 2003, and it has been branded Hollywood Burbank Airport since 2017. Both names, and Burbank Airport, refer to the same airport, code BUR, in Burbank, California. It is a different airport from Los Angeles International (LAX) and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood in Florida, so check the code on your ticket.
How far is Burbank airport from downtown Burbank?
Hollywood Burbank Airport is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown Burbank, along Hollywood Way and the I-5 corridor. The ride is usually short outside rush hour. Universal City, Hollywood and Glendale are farther south and east, and downtown Los Angeles is reached by the I-5 freeway or Metrolink trains to Union Station.
Does Burbank airport have a new terminal?
Yes. A new terminal opened on 13 October 2026 on the northeast side of the airfield, replacing the old Terminals A and B that dated back to 1930. It has 14 gates, one ticketing hall, one central TSA checkpoint and one indoor baggage claim hall with three carousels. The main entrance moved to Hollywood Way at Winona Avenue.
How many terminals does Burbank airport have?
Burbank has one passenger terminal. Since 13 October 2026 every airline uses the new 14-gate terminal, so there is no terminal to choose and no need to change terminals between flights. Older guides that mention Terminal A and Terminal B describe the previous building, which has closed to passengers.
Does Burbank airport have international flights?
No. All scheduled flights at Hollywood Burbank Airport are domestic, so there is no immigration or customs hall for airline passengers. If you are coming from abroad, you clear US immigration and customs at your first US airport, such as LAX or San Francisco, then connect to Burbank on a domestic flight.
Which airlines fly to Burbank airport?
Southwest Airlines runs the most flights at Burbank. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines also fly here, and JSX operates semi-private flights. Routes reach Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, New York and many other US cities.
Are there jet bridges at Burbank airport?
No. Even in the new terminal, passengers board and leave aircraft outdoors, walking across the apron and using stairs or ramps. Allow for this if you are traveling with small children or heavy carry-on bags, and ask your airline in advance for help if you cannot manage stairs, so a lift or ramp can be arranged.
Where do rideshares pick up at Burbank airport?
Uber and Lyft pick up at a dedicated rideshare lot near the new terminal, opened with the terminal in October 2026. Follow the rideshare signs from baggage claim. Taxis wait in the ground transportation area outside the terminal, and rental car customers take a shuttle to the rental car center across Hollywood Way.
Is there a train from Burbank airport?
Yes. Burbank Airport-North station, on the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line, is linked to the new terminal by a walking path and an on-demand shuttle. Trains run to downtown Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles Union Station. Burbank Airport-South station, served by Amtrak and the Metrolink Ventura County Line, is near the rental car center.
Where are the rental cars at Burbank airport?
Rental car companies are in the consolidated rental car center across Hollywood Way from the airfield. Shuttles run between the new terminal and the rental car center, so follow the rental car signs after you collect your bags. Return your car to the same center and take the shuttle back to the terminal.
Where can I park at Burbank airport?
A new seven-level parking garage with more than 2,000 spaces stands directly across from the terminal entrance and has EV chargers. Valet parking operates at the new terminal, and long-term lots around the airport are linked by shuttle. Lot E closed permanently when the new terminal opened in October 2026.
What ID do I need to fly from Burbank airport?
For domestic flights, adults need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID, a passport or another TSA-accepted document at security. International visitors use their passport. Burbank has one central TSA checkpoint in the new terminal, so allow time at busy morning and evening departure peaks.
What time zone is Burbank airport in?
Hollywood Burbank Airport is on Pacific Time, the same as the rest of California. Clocks move forward one hour for daylight saving time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Arrival and departure times on your ticket are always local Burbank time.