- BUR Airport Overview
Bob Hope (BUR) Airport in Burbank California helps you beat the infamous Los Angeles traffic by being the closest airport to Hollywood, Disneyland, downtown L.A, Warner Bros., NBC, Universal Studios, the Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium, Griffith Park, L.A. Zoo, Autry Museum, Magic Mountain and much more in addition to many other Southern California attractions. Or, you can avoid the traffic altogether by taking a MetroLink or Amtrak train, which have a combined station within walking distance of BUR airport’s main airport terminal (a free shuttle to the station is also available). The airport is served by eight major airlines, including Southwest and United, offering frequent nonstop flights along the West Coast and direct flights connecting to points across the country. In 2003, the airport was renamed in honor of the late comedian and Hollywood institution, Bob Hope, who kept his private jet at Burbank airport.
- Baggage Carts / Skycap
Baggage carts and skycap service are available at the entrances and exits to the airport.
- Baggage Claim
Baggage claim is located on the lower level of the main terminal.
- Banking / ATM Services
A Bank of America branch is located at the corner of Thornton and Hollywood Way. ATMs are available in the main terminal.
- Business Services
Meeting/Conference rooms are available in the airport itself for hourly rental.
- Concourses
There is a main terminal and one concourse located across from the short-term parking structure.
- Emergency / Medical Services
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 from a courtesy phone, pay phone or cell phone.
- Flight Information Monitors
Flight Information monitors are located in the terminal.
- International Travelers
International travelers arrive and depart from the main terminal.
- Internet Access
Internet access is not currently available in the airport.
- Mail Center / U.S. Post Office
Drop boxes are available for both Fedex and the U.S. Postal Service.
- Main Terminal / Concourses
There is a main terminal and one concourse located across from the short-term parking structure.
- Meeting / Conference Rooms
Meeting/conference rooms are available for hourly rental.
- People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
The Bob Hope Airport meets ADA requirements and is easily accessible to physically challenged individuals. There are special telephones and restrooms are equipped for wheelchair access.
- Pets / Animals
Animals are not permitted in the terminals at Burbank Airport unless they are being used to assist disabled individuals, or are in proper pet carriers.
- Restrooms
Restrooms are conveniently located throughout the BUR terminal and concourse.
- Security
For the latest Transportation Security Administration travel tips and prohibited items list click to the http://www.tsa.gov/public/
- Smoking
Smoking is not allowed at the Bob Hope Airport.
- Travelers Assistance
Traveler Assistance
Airport Police Officers in the terminal building are always ready to help disabled or aged passengers. Skycaps at the main entrance are another good examples for helping passengers And white courtesy phones in the terminal buliding is used to connect passengers to Airport Operations staff who will do their best to assist them while boarding flight.
Accompanying Passengers to/from the Gate
Passengers must obtain a gate pass at the ticket counter of the airline on which the person is flying to accompany a solo traveler with special needs (such as an unaccompanied child or an elderly or disabled passenger). Please note that only one person may be allowed to accompany the special-needs passenger to or from the gate.
- Guest Services
Airport Guest Services, Airport Information and Assistance
An airport information booth is located in the main terminal.
Phone: 818.840.8840
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