What movies were filmed at Burbank airport?

Filming Location Matching "Hollywood Burbank Airport - 2627 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
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  • Giant (1956) ...
  • Ocean's Eleven (1960) ...
  • Airport '77 (1977) ...
  • Private Obsession (1995 Video) ...
  • Sullivan's Travels (1941) ...
  • Protocol (1984) ...
  • The Hindenburg (1975)




Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), formerly known as Bob Hope Airport, has a long history as a filming location due to its proximity to major studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal. One of its most iconic "roles" was in the 1946 noir classic The Unfaithful. In more modern times, the airport’s distinct mid-century aesthetic has been featured in the movie Mame (1974) and famously served as the "India Airport" in the hit comedy series Arrested Development, where Tobias and Lindsay Bluth accidentally switch bags. The airport hangar facilities were also prominently used in the Marvel series Agent Carter as Howard Stark’s hangar. Because of its smaller scale compared to LAX, it is a preferred spot for productions needing a manageable airport terminal or tarmac setting. Other notable appearances include scenes in the original Knight Rider series and various aviation-themed commercials, cementing its status as the "industry's airport" for the greater Los Angeles area.

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