BUR airport code: Hollywood Burbank Airport travel information
BUR is Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California. Use this guide to confirm the airport code, current Terminal A and B layout, the October 2026 replacement-terminal project, airlines, parking rates, trains, buses, rideshare, rental cars, security preparation, accessibility and passenger services.
What is the Burbank Airport code?
BUR is the three-letter IATA code for Hollywood Burbank Airport. This is the code most passengers use when searching flights, reading itineraries, checking baggage tags or selecting an airport in an airline app.
The airport’s ICAO identifier is KBUR. The FAA location identifier is also BUR. Passengers normally need BUR; KBUR is more likely to appear in aviation, weather and operational material.
Airport live checks & travel tools
Use current local conditions, official live-status links and planning calculators before you travel. Airline gate, terminal and flight times can change; your carrier remains the final source for flight-specific details.
Live flight center
Check the airport's official flight board, then confirm any last-minute gate or timing change with the airline.
Current airport-area weather
Useful for planning your trip to the airport. This is model-based local weather, not an aviation METAR or an airline operational forecast.
Quick official checks
Open the source that matches the decision you are making right now.
When should I reach the airport?
A planning estimate based on flight type and common time buffers. Always increase the buffer for severe weather, major holidays, unusual airport alerts or airline instructions.
Connection-risk checker
This is a planning heuristic, not an airline minimum-connection-time rule. International arrivals that require U.S. entry processing, baggage claim and security can need substantially more time.
Parking cost estimator
Uses the airport-specific rates stored in this article's configuration. Rates can change; verify availability and final pricing on the official parking page before driving in.
Passenger pickup readiness
Landing time is not curb-ready time. Add time for taxiing, deplaning, baggage claim, customs when applicable and walking to the correct pickup zone.
Hollywood Burbank Airport, BUR and the Bob Hope Airport name
The passenger-facing name is Hollywood Burbank Airport. Older travelers, maps and historical material may still refer to the airport as Bob Hope Airport. Those references point to the same Burbank airport associated with the BUR code.
If an older booking, driving instruction or conversation says “Bob Hope Airport,” use the airport code to remove ambiguity. A current airline booking for this airport should identify BUR.
Current public name
Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Older name
Bob Hope Airport may still appear in historical or informal references.
Booking identifier
BUR is the safest identifier to use when confirming the airport.
Where is BUR Airport?
Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. The airport describes its location as approximately 12 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles.
Its Burbank location makes it a separate choice from Los Angeles International Airport. Driving time across the Los Angeles region can vary sharply with traffic, so compare live road conditions rather than using a fixed transfer time.
Terminal A and Terminal B at Hollywood Burbank Airport
The current BUR passenger complex uses Terminal A and Terminal B. According to the airport, the two terminals contain 14 commercial gates in total: nine gates in Terminal A and five gates in Terminal B.
Each current terminal has its own passenger security screening checkpoint. That makes the airline and terminal assignment worth checking before joining a security line.
| Current area | Gates | Security | Traveler action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal A | A1–A9 | Own checkpoint | Confirm airline and current gate before screening. |
| Terminal B | B1–B5 | Own checkpoint | Check the current airline assignment before arrival. |
BUR replacement passenger terminal: what travelers should know
The existing Terminal A/B complex is being replaced through the Elevate BUR project. The official project website states that the new passenger terminal is scheduled to open in October 2026.
The replacement terminal is approximately 355,000 square feet and keeps the airport at 14 gates. The project is a replacement rather than a gate-expansion program.
The new facility is designed to move the terminal farther from the runways, meet current earthquake and accessibility requirements and provide updated ticketing, baggage screening, TSA screening, baggage claim, dining, shopping, restrooms, parking and airport access.
Same gate count
The new terminal is planned with 14 gates, matching the current total.
Larger modern facility
The replacement terminal is approximately 355,000 square feet.
Opening schedule
The official project site currently says October 2026. Recheck before travel because construction schedules can change.
Which airlines fly from Burbank Airport?
The airport’s current FAQ names Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines among BUR’s commercial carriers.
Airline service, destinations, frequency and terminal positions can change. For that reason, use the airport’s current Air Service page and your operating airline rather than relying on a static airline-to-terminal table.
Alaska
Check current route and terminal information.
American
Verify flight and counter details before travel.
Delta
Use the operating airline for current gate information.
Frontier
Confirm current BUR service and schedule.
JetBlue
Check the latest airport Air Service listing.
Southwest
Verify flight status and gate on travel day.
Spirit
Check current flight and check-in information.
United
Confirm flight, terminal and gate before arrival.
Live checks to make before a BUR trip
Flight times, gates, parking spaces, road access and transportation pickup locations are dynamic. The safest workflow is to open current official information immediately before leaving for the airport.
How early to arrive and what identification to bring
Hollywood Burbank Airport currently recommends arriving at least one hour before scheduled departure. During peak holiday travel, the airport says airlines recommend arriving at least two hours before departure.
Those times are general guidance, not airline check-in deadlines. Add time when checking bags, returning a rental car, parking in a remote lot, traveling with children, requesting disability assistance or traveling during the terminal-transition period.
REAL ID and acceptable identification
Federal REAL ID enforcement for domestic airline passengers began May 7, 2025. Adults age 18 and older should travel with a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another TSA-accepted identification document.
If you are unsure whether your document is accepted, check TSA guidance before arriving. Identification policy is federal and can change independently of the airport.
Burbank Airport parking lots and published rates
Hollywood Burbank Airport currently publishes short-term parking plus Economy Lots C, E, F and G. Parking facilities are listed as open 24 hours a day with a maximum stay of 30 days.
Availability changes throughout the day. The airport maintains a live space-availability display, so check the official parking page immediately before driving to a specific lot.
| Parking option | Current published daily maximum | Access / useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Structure | $42 | Four-story structure directly across from the current terminal; suitable for meeting arriving passengers. |
| Economy Lot C | $16 | Complimentary shuttle service is published every 10–15 minutes from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
| Economy Lot E | $28 | Pedestrian access is available. |
| Economy Lot F | $28 | Pedestrian access is available. |
| Economy Lot G | $26 | Mostly uncovered, with limited covered spaces on a first-come basis. |
Short-term first-day rate schedule
| Parking duration | Published first-day price |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | $3 |
| Up to 1 hour | $5 |
| Up to 1.5 hours | $7 |
| Up to 2 hours | $13 |
| Up to 2.5 hours | $19 |
| Maximum daily rate | $42 |
Ticketless parking option
For self-parking, the airport offers a ticketless option. Insert a valid credit card at the entry column; when leaving, use the Express Exit Lane and insert the same card so the system can calculate and charge the parking fee.
The same credit card must be used at entry and exit. The airport also lists pay stations, cashier booths and express exit columns as payment options.
Parking hotline: 818-729-2245 · General parking questions: 818-840-8838
BUR pickup and drop-off rules
Hollywood Burbank Airport permits passenger pickup and drop-off at the terminal curb, but waiting at the curb is not allowed. The arriving traveler should already be ready for pickup before the driver approaches the curb.
If the person you are meeting has not reached the curb, the airport instructs drivers to use the Short Term Parking Structure. Posted parking rates apply.
Dropping someone off
Use the active terminal loading area and leave after the passenger and luggage are unloaded. Do not leave a vehicle waiting at the curb.
Picking someone up
Wait until the traveler is ready. If you need to meet them inside baggage claim, park in the Short Term Structure.
Uber, Lyft, taxis and hotel shuttles at BUR
At the existing terminal complex, the official rideshare pickup point is on the ground transportation island across from the Terminal B entrance.
Taxi, door-to-door shuttle and hotel-shuttle services are also available. Hotel shuttle availability and schedules are controlled by individual hotels, so contact the property directly rather than assuming a shuttle operates for every flight.
Metrolink, Amtrak, Metro Bus and BurbankBus at BUR
BUR has useful rail and bus connections through the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center and nearby train stations. Travelers should check transit schedules directly with the transit operator because frequency varies by day and time.
Burbank Airport-South Station
This station is on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line and is also served by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner.
The airport currently publishes complimentary on-demand shuttle service daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Shuttle request: 818-565-1308
Burbank Airport-North Station
This station is near Hollywood Way and San Fernando Road on Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line.
The airport currently publishes complimentary on-demand shuttle service daily from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Shuttle request: 818-729-2245
Metro Bus
Metro Bus serves the ground-level transit area at the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, with additional stops on Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue.
BurbankBus
BurbankBus serves the RITC and connects the airport with Downtown Burbank and the Metro North Hollywood Station. The airport states that the North Hollywood connection operates Monday through Friday.
Getting from the terminal to the RITC
The RITC connects to the current passenger-terminal area by an elevated moving walkway reached using stairs or an elevator. The airport specifically notes that there is no escalator on the passenger-terminal side of this walkway.
Rental cars at Hollywood Burbank Airport
On-airport rental car pickup and return are consolidated inside the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC). The rental-car return entrance is on Avenue B, accessible from the Hollywood Way and Empire Avenue airport entrances.
From the current passenger terminal, use the stairs or elevator next to the Valet Center and cross the elevated walkway to the rental-car customer service counters.
The airport states that the RITC consolidates 10 rental car brands and more than 1,000 rental-car parking spaces.
Alamo
800-327-9633
Avis
800-331-1212
Budget
800-527-0700
Dollar
800-800-4000
Enterprise
818-558-7336
Fox
800-225-4369
Hertz
800-654-3131
National
800-227-7368
Payless
800-729-5377
Thrifty
877-283-0898
Wheelchair assistance and accessible travel at BUR
Wheelchair or skycap assistance can be requested using the white courtesy phones throughout the current terminals, through an airline representative or by calling 818-795-6087.
The airport states that all terminal restrooms are ADA-compliant. TTY equipment for deaf or hard-of-hearing passengers is available in the main terminal and on each concourse.
Wheelchair service
Use a courtesy phone, ask the airline or call 818-795-6087.
RITC access
The elevated walkway has stair and elevator access. There is no escalator on the current terminal side.
Accessible restrooms
The airport says all terminal restrooms are ADA-compliant.
Security assistance through TSA Cares
Travelers with disabilities, medical conditions or other screening-assistance needs can request help through TSA Cares. TSA Passenger Support Specialists are trained to assist eligible travelers through the screening process.
Accompanying a traveler to the gate
The airport advises people accompanying a solo traveler with special needs to ask the passenger’s airline ticket counter about a gate pass. The airport notes that only one accompanying person may be permitted and that government-issued photo identification and flight information may be required.
Wi-Fi, nursing pods, translation, lost property and pet relief
Free Wi-Fi
The airport currently provides free terminal Wi-Fi and identifies the network as #NBCWiFi.
Translation help
Language translation assistance is available through courtesy phones located throughout the current terminals.
Nursing pods
Private lactation suites are currently located post-security in Terminal A between Gates A4 and A5 and in Terminal B across from Gate B4.
Lost & Found
The current Lost & Found office is in the Terminal B arrivals area and is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Phone: 818-729-2231
Pet relief areas
The airport currently provides two pet relief locations. The pre-security area is outdoors on the patio between Terminal A and Terminal B. The post-security area is in Terminal A across from Gate A4 and next to the men’s restroom.
BUR troubleshooting before and during your trip
| Problem | What may be happening | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Your map shows an old terminal route | BUR is transitioning to a replacement terminal in October 2026. | Open the current airport facility map and traffic advisory. |
| Your planned parking lot is full | Parking availability changes throughout the day. | Check the official live parking board before entering the airport area. |
| You are at the curb but the passenger is not ready | Curbside waiting is not allowed. | Use the Short Term Parking Structure and wait in baggage claim if needed. |
| You cannot find your rental car counter | Rental cars are consolidated in the RITC, not inside the passenger terminal. | Use the elevated walkway accessed near the current Valet Center. |
| You left an item at the airport | Airport property and airline property may be handled differently. | Use airport Lost & Found for terminal items; contact the airline for items left aboard an aircraft. |
| You need wheelchair help | Assistance may need to be coordinated before security or with the airline. | Use a white courtesy phone, ask your airline or call 818-795-6087. |
Who owns and operates Hollywood Burbank Airport?
Hollywood Burbank Airport is owned and operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority. The Airport Authority is a public joint-powers agency associated with the cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena.
Hollywood Burbank Airport map
For navigation, use the current airport address: 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. Construction associated with the replacement passenger terminal can affect the best airport entrance, so also check the airport’s traffic-advisory page.
BUR vs LAX, SNA and ONT
Southern California has several commercial airports. Do not choose a parking location or rental-car facility until the code on the airline reservation matches the airport you intend to use.
| Code | Airport | Area | Booking check |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUR | Hollywood Burbank Airport | Burbank | Correct airport for this guide. |
| LAX | Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles | Separate airport with a different ground-transfer plan. |
| SNA | John Wayne Airport | Orange County | Read the SNA airport guide. |
| ONT | Ontario International Airport | Ontario / Inland Empire | Read the ONT airport guide. |
For a broader explanation of U.S. and regional airport identifiers, see the Airport Codes in America guide.
What to check before going to BUR
- Confirm that your booking shows BUR.
- Check your operating airline and current flight status.
- Verify whether your departure uses the current Terminal A/B complex or the replacement terminal after the 2026 transition.
- Confirm your gate or terminal before joining a security checkpoint.
- Check that your identification is accepted by TSA.
- Check current parking availability before selecting Lot C, E, F, G or the Short Term Structure.
- If using rideshare, verify the current pickup location.
- If using Metrolink or Amtrak, check the train schedule and identify whether you need the North or South station.
- If renting a car, allow time to reach the RITC by elevated walkway.
- Request wheelchair or airline assistance early if needed.
- Recheck airport traffic advisories during terminal construction.
Frequently asked questions about Burbank Airport
What is the Burbank Airport code?
Hollywood Burbank Airport uses BUR as its IATA code. Its ICAO identifier is KBUR, and its FAA location identifier is BUR.
What airport is BUR?
BUR identifies Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California. It is approximately 12 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles according to the airport.
Is BUR the same as Bob Hope Airport?
Yes. Bob Hope Airport is an older name associated with the same airport. The passenger-facing name is Hollywood Burbank Airport, and the airport code remains BUR.
Is Burbank Airport the same as LAX?
No. BUR and LAX are separate airports. BUR is in Burbank; LAX is Los Angeles International Airport. Parking, terminals and ground transportation are different.
How many terminals does BUR currently have?
The existing passenger complex has Terminal A and Terminal B. Together they have 14 gates: nine in Terminal A and five in Terminal B.
When will the new Hollywood Burbank Airport terminal open?
The official Elevate BUR project currently says the replacement passenger terminal is scheduled to open in October 2026. Because project schedules can change, travelers should verify the current opening and transition information before travel.
How early should I arrive at Burbank Airport?
The airport currently recommends arriving at least one hour before scheduled departure. During peak holiday periods, the airport says airlines recommend arriving at least two hours before departure. Airline check-in and baggage cutoffs still apply.
Does Burbank Airport have train service?
Yes. Burbank Airport-South is served by Metrolink’s Ventura County Line and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. Burbank Airport-North is served by Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line.
Where is rideshare pickup at BUR?
At the current terminal complex, the airport identifies the rideshare pickup location on the ground transportation island across from the Terminal B entrance. Verify the location after the new terminal opens.
Where are rental cars at Burbank Airport?
On-airport rental cars are in the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center. From the current terminal area, passengers reach the rental-car counters using an elevated moving walkway accessed by stairs or elevator.
How much is parking at BUR?
At the time of this review, the airport publishes daily maximums of $42 for the Short Term Structure, $16 for Economy Lot C, $28 for Lots E and F and $26 for Lot G. Rates and availability can change, so verify the official parking page before entry.
Can I wait at the curb for an arriving passenger?
No. Hollywood Burbank Airport states that curbside waiting is not allowed. If the passenger is not ready, use the Short Term Parking Structure.
Does BUR have wheelchair assistance?
Yes. Wheelchair or skycap assistance can be requested through terminal courtesy phones, an airline representative or by calling 818-795-6087.
Does Hollywood Burbank Airport have free Wi-Fi?
Yes. The airport currently provides free terminal Wi-Fi and identifies the network as #NBCWiFi.
Where is Lost and Found at BUR?
The current airport Lost & Found is in the Terminal B arrivals area. Published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the listed phone number is 818-729-2231.
Official BUR resources
Use these official pages for details that may change after this guide is published, especially terminal access, construction, parking, flight information and ground transportation.
Hollywood Burbank Airport is approaching a major passenger-terminal transition. Information tied to the existing Terminal A/B layout—especially gates, parking access, rideshare pickup, rental-car walking routes and passenger-service locations—may change quickly. Check the airport and your operating airline again before leaving for BUR.