--- iata: BUR name: Hollywood Burbank Airport city: Burbank country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-02' officialWebsite: 'https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/' - 'https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/restaurants-shopping/' - 'https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/ground-transportation/buses-trains/' - 'https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/parking/' - >- https://metrolinktrains.com/rider-info/general-info/airports/hollywood-burbank-bur-airport-shuttle/ - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Burbank_Airport' - >- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/los-angeles/399353-hollywood-burbank-airport-bur.html - >- https://www.reddit.com/r/burbank/comments/1o99i8r/burbank_airport_one_burger_one_burrito_two_drinks/ - 'https://elevatebur.com/' quickFacts: - >- 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 bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 60-75 minutes early max detail: >- Small size means you can clear and reach any gate in under 10 minutes walk—skip the 2-hour LAX buffer. summary: >- Security averages 10-20 minutes (peaks 5-9am/4-8pm hit 20-30+); PreCheck often under 5-10. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Know your airline's side detail: >- No long concourses; common mistake is missing the elevated walkway to RITC for trains/buses/rentals. summary: >- Terminal A for Southwest/American/JetBlue; Terminal B for Alaska/Delta/United—both share one entrance and are a short walk apart. category: terminal - label: Food title: Eat before security or budget big detail: >- Expect $15-30+ for basic meals; pre-security has a few more choices near main entrance. summary: >- Airside options are limited and pricey (Guy Fieri spots dominate); grab from nearby Porto's or downtown Burbank if time allows. category: food - label: Status title: New terminal changes everything soon detail: >- Track construction at elevatebur.com; expect temporary disruptions near opening. summary: >- Current 1930s-era building is functional but dated; Elevate BUR 14-gate replacement opens October 13, 2026 with better amenities but still no lounges. category: status lounges: - name: Guy Fieri's Highball Lounge / Kitchen + Bar Express hours: 'Approximately 5:45am-9pm (varies by location)' access: - Walk-up / pay for food & drinks bestFor: - Quick bite - Drinks before flight summary: >- Best (and essentially only) sit-down vibe airside with cocktails and hearty food, but it's a restaurant/bar not a true lounge—pricey and can get busy; forums call food a rip-off yet convenient. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal A/B amenities: - Full bar - Burgers/BBQ - Seating - name: Atlantic Aviation FBO Lounge hours: '04:30-22:30' access: - Private aviation / based aircraft / prior arrangement only bestFor: - Private jet passengers summary: >- Solid FBO facilities with showers and quiet space but inaccessible to ordinary commercial travelers—no Priority Pass or day passes for terminal passengers. verdict: skip terminal: GA / FBO area amenities: - Pilot lounge - Snooze room - Showers waterOptions: - kind: refill name: Water Refill Station zone: airside summary: >- Free filtered bottle fill—bring an empty bottle through security as the primary free option in this small airport. location: 'Airside near restrooms and gates (marked on facility map, post-security)' terminal: Terminal A/B isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: purchase name: Gift shop / newsstand or Guy Fieri outlets zone: airside price: $4-6 for 500ml typical airport markup summary: >- Standard overpriced bottles; only buy if you forgot a refillable—cheapest is usually the smaller shops vs. restaurant counters. location: Near Gate A2 gift shop/news or A5 Guy Fieri's terminal: Terminal A - kind: purchase name: Pre-security shops or coffee stands zone: landside price: $3-5 for 500ml summary: >- Slightly cheaper than pure airside if you buy before security, but still airport pricing—refill is better value. location: Landside main entrance area near ticketing/shops terminal: Main entrance - kind: free name: Standard water fountains zone: airside summary: >- Basic fountains available; pair with refill station for best free hydration in a facility with limited options. location: Adjacent to restrooms airside near gates A3-A6 or B area terminal: Terminal A/B airportistScore: 7.1 slug: bur region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/bur](/airports/bur). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/bur) - [Lounge directory](/airports/bur/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) 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** - Comfort: 6.2 - Navigation: 8.4 - Food: 5.5 - Transport: 8.6 - Disruption resilience: 7.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: 6.5M - Terminals: 2 active (replacement 14-gate opening Oct 2026) - Typical security: 15 min - On-time: 76% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - San Fernando Valley / Hollywood / Glendale / Pasadena travelers - Avoiding LAX traffic and long security - Quick regional Southwest/Alaska hops - Rail-connected trips to DTLA ## Watch out for - Expensive limited food (Guy Fieri monopoly vibes, $20+ basics) - No lounges or premium seating options - Stairs-only boarding and aging terminals until late 2026 - Morning/evening security banks and parking fill-ups ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/bur/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/bur/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/bur/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/bur/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/bur/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/bur/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/bur/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/bur/reviews.md)