Who owns the Burbank airport?

The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is a separate government agency created under a joint powers agreement between the three cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena in 1977 for the sole purpose of owning and operating Hollywood Burbank Airport.



The Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is owned and operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority. This is a "Joint Powers Authority," meaning it is a separate government entity formed by a 1977 agreement between the three namesake cities. Each city appoints three commissioners to the nine-member board that governs the airport's operations, budget, and expansion. A supportive 2026 update: while the land is owned by this multi-city authority, the airport is currently in the midst of its "Elevate BUR" project, constructing a brand-new, 14-gate replacement terminal to meet modern seismic and safety standards. This project is a massive collaboration between the three cities and federal aviation partners, ensuring the airport remains a convenient, "low-stress" alternative to LAX for travelers in the San Fernando Valley and beyond.

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Background. Bob Hope Airport – formerly called Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport – is located in the City of Burbank, CA, but owned and operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.

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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.

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Fodors Travel Guide conducted a new survey ranking the world's airports from best to worst. The two Southern California airports were ranked, on opposite sides of the spectrum, with Burbank being named the best airport in the country and LAX the worst.

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For 93 years, we've been known as the friendliest, most convenient airport for flying to or from Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the San Fernando Valley.

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What is the voluntary curfew? The voluntary curfew is a standing request to passenger airlines that takeoffs and arrivals not be scheduled between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. local time. This request does not apply to military, cargo, police, medical emergency, and certain other aircraft operations.

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Passenger service to Hollywood Burbank Airport is offered by Delta, United, American, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue — it is a major hub for Southwest Airlines.

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The only privately owned airport in the United States with commercial airline service is Branson Airport in Branson, Missouri. While a few airlines have flown to Branson at various times, currently the only airline there is Frontier. There are many privately-owned airports for small general aviation aircraft.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America's Friendliest Airport®, has an annual economic impact of more than $38 billion.

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Los Angeles International Airport, commonly referred to as LAX, is the main airport for the Los Angeles Area. Private jet flights are available from Los Angeles International Airport, but many private jet flyers also use nearby Van Nuys Airport.

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San Diego International Airport, California This airport officially opened its doors in 1928 and has been the busiest single runway worldwide ever since. But, pilots find it challenging to use the runway because of the close proximity to the downtown skyscrapers.

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