# Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

> Burbank, US · IATA: BUR · ICAO: KBUR · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BUR` |
| ICAO | `KBUR` |
| City | Burbank |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 237 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 34.19770, -118.35638 |

## Description

Mid-morning at the gates, studio crews with equipment cases board for Vancouver while a Southwest 737 pushes back for Las Vegas — Hollywood Burbank Airport (IATA: BUR, ICAO: KBUR) serves the entertainment industry's home turf. About six million passengers a year use the field, the closest airport to the studios of Burbank, Glendale and Hollywood. Freight stays in a supporting role: UPS and FedEx run express stations, while bulk volumes route through Los Angeles (LAX) or Ontario (ONT). The history runs deep — Lockheed built the airport, and the adjacent Skunk Works produced the U-2 and SR-71. A $1.2-billion, 14-gate replacement called "Elevate BUR" is now in its final construction phase, set to open on 13 October 2026 beside the 1930-era terminal it will replace.

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