Bob Hope Airport is no more. The Burbank airfield is now known as the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The new name and logo were unveiled on the façade of the airport's terminal tower on Thursday.
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Airport officials approved a plan last May to change the name to Hollywood Burbank Airport to make it more catchy and recognizable to the rest of the world. “A lot of people east of the Rockies didn't know where Bob Hope Airport was,” says Lucy M. Burghdorf, the airport's director of public affairs and communications.
source Also known as the Bob Hope Airport, this airport in Los Angeles is closest to Hollywood and central LA, thus, acquiring its name. And although it is much smaller than the LAX airport, it is most convenient if you want to stay near Universal Studios or Six Flags Magic Mountain.
BUR is also the only airport in the area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. It's a great place for celebrity sightings as many stars use Burbank Hollywood to slip into town avoiding fans and paparazzi. Many stars live in the Burbank area.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to City of Hope National Medical Center is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to City of Hope National Medical Center.
John Wayne Airport was formerly named Orange County Airport but in 1979 was renamed to honor the actor John Wayne, who was originally from Newport Beach and passed away on that year. Santa Ana Airport is not located in Santa Ana's municipality; its entrance is at Irvine, the city which borders it from north and east.
Trip prices can vary a bit depending on a number of factors. The average trip price to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is $77.00 - $144.00.