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Hollywood Burbank Airport

Burbank, United States · North America

BUR delivers low-stress convenience and excellent ground links for northern LA but trades off with dated facilities, sparse expensive food, and zero lounges until (and even after) the 2026 rebuild.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

6.5M

Average security

15 min

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

Expensive limited food (Guy Fieri monopoly vibes, $20+ basics)No lounges or premium seating optionsStairs-only boarding and aging terminals until late 2026Morning/evening security banks and parking fill-ups

12 photos

Terminal A Security Gateway at Hollywood Burbank Airport

View of Terminal A of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, CA on February 6, 2026 7:24 PDT

Bob Hope Airport - September 16, 2014 Burbank, CA

Avelo Airlines 737-800 at Hollywood Burbank Airport N801XT

An aerial view of Burbank, CA. In this photo looking north, Hollywood Burbank Airport can be seen on the far left. Interstate 5 Freeway can be seen separating Burbank's halves. The Verdugo Mountains can be seen above Burbank's foothill communities (primarily residential). Notably, the 456,000 sq ft

The recently renamed Hollywood Burbank Airport.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 N755SA departing Burbank-Bob Hope Airport.

Hollywood Burbank Airport Bus Connector Entrance

Entrance to the walkways from the Bus Connector at Hollywood Burbank Airport

Bus Connector Walkways at Hollywood Burbank Airport

Title: Union Air Terminal, Burbank, Calif. Subjects: Airports Places: California > Los Angeles (county) > Burbank Notes: Title from item. Extent: 1 print (postcard) : linen texture, color ; 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Accession #: 06_10_009449

Terminal building at the Bob Hope Airport, or the Burbank-Pasadena-Glendale airport in Burbank, California

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 60-75 minutes early max

Security averages 10-20 minutes (peaks 5-9am/4-8pm hit 20-30+); PreCheck often under 5-10.

Small size means you can clear and reach any gate in under 10 minutes walk—skip the 2-hour LAX buffer.

Terminal

Know your airline's side

Terminal A for Southwest/American/JetBlue; Terminal B for Alaska/Delta/United—both share one entrance and are a short walk apart.

No long concourses; common mistake is missing the elevated walkway to RITC for trains/buses/rentals.

Food

Eat before security or budget big

Airside options are limited and pricey (Guy Fieri spots dominate); grab from nearby Porto's or downtown Burbank if time allows.

Expect $15-30+ for basic meals; pre-security has a few more choices near main entrance.

Status

New terminal changes everything soon

Current 1930s-era building is functional but dated; Elevate BUR 14-gate replacement opens October 13, 2026 with better amenities but still no lounges.

Track construction at elevatebur.com; expect temporary disruptions near opening.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:21 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 60-75 minutes early max

Security averages 10-20 minutes (peaks 5-9am/4-8pm hit 20-30+); PreCheck often under 5-10.

Small size means you can clear and reach any gate in under 10 minutes walk—skip the 2-hour LAX buffer.

Terminal

Know your airline's side

Terminal A for Southwest/American/JetBlue; Terminal B for Alaska/Delta/United—both share one entrance and are a short walk apart.

No long concourses; common mistake is missing the elevated walkway to RITC for trains/buses/rentals.

Food

Eat before security or budget big

Airside options are limited and pricey (Guy Fieri spots dominate); grab from nearby Porto's or downtown Burbank if time allows.

Expect $15-30+ for basic meals; pre-security has a few more choices near main entrance.

Status

New terminal changes everything soon

Current 1930s-era building is functional but dated; Elevate BUR 14-gate replacement opens October 13, 2026 with better amenities but still no lounges.

Track construction at elevatebur.com; expect temporary disruptions near opening.

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:21 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:21 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For

BURGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 10:21 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BUR.

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Two compact terminals (A: gates A1-A9 primarily Southwest/American/JetBlue; B: B1-B5 Alaska/Delta/United/Avelo) joined in one building with short walks
Southwest dominates (~56% share); also Alaska, United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Avelo, Spirit
No jet bridges—board via stairs; new 14-gate replacement terminal (Elevate BUR) opening October 13, 2026 with no airline lounges by design
Free Wi-Fi (#NBCWiFi); nursing pods airside Terminal A (A4-A5) and B (near B4)
~6.2-6.5M annual passengers; medium-hub with strong regional focus and direct Metrolink rail
Voluntary noise curfew; commercial flights generally 7am-10pm

9 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.2

Navigation8.4

Food5.5

Transport8.6

Disruption resilience7.0

Key Stats

Annual passengers

6.5M

Terminals

2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

15 min

Best For

San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelersAvoiding LAX traffic and long securityQuick regional Southwest/Alaska hopsRail-connected trips to DTLA

Watch Out For