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What time is no fly at Burbank airport?

Between the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. local time, takeoffs and landings of ?noisy? aircraft are prohibited. Operations caused by emergencies, use of the Airport as a weather alternative, and air traffic control delays are permitted.



Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) has a voluntary curfew that restricts scheduled commercial flights between 10:00 PM and 6:59 AM. While it is technically "voluntary" because federal law prevents the airport from imposing a mandatory ban without FAA approval, the major airlines (like Southwest, Delta, and United) have a 98% compliance rate and generally do not schedule arrivals or departures during these hours to remain "good neighbors" to the surrounding residential communities. However, certain flights are exempt from this curfew, including emergency medical flights, police and military aircraft, and certain "quiet" general aviation or private jets. Additionally, if a commercial flight is delayed due to weather or air traffic control, it is permitted to land after 10:00 PM to avoid strands passengers. The airport has spent decades lobbying for a mandatory curfew, but as of 2026, it remains an agreement of cooperation rather than a legal prohibition.

Burbank Airport (officially Hollywood Burbank Airport, airport code BUR) has noise abatement procedures that include “No Fly” periods during certain hours to minimize noise impact on the surrounding community. Typically, these restrictions limit flights during late-night and early-morning hours.

As of the most recent guidelines:

  • No Fly Period: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM local time.

During these hours, commercial flights are generally not permitted to take off or land, except in emergencies or for specific approved operations.

It’s always a good idea to check directly with the airport or your airline for the most current information, as schedules and regulations can occasionally change.

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