Hollywood Burbank Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Burbank Airport from Hollywood?
Burbank Airport is approximately 8 miles from Hollywood, typically a 15-minute drive. It's 5 minutes from Warner Bros. Studios, 10 minutes from Disney, and 25 minutes from downtown Los Angeles.
Can heavy jets land at Burbank Airport?
Yes. Burbank's 6,886-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning, including the Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Challenger 605, and Dassault Falcon 900.
Why do celebrities use Burbank instead of LAX?
Burbank offers dedicated FBO terminals away from commercial traffic and paparazzi, significantly faster ground handling, and direct proximity to the major Hollywood studios. It's the preferred entertainment industry private aviation gateway.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,886 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 08/26 | 5,802 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
Nearby Alternative Airports
Van Nuys Airport
VNY — Longest runway: 8,001 ft
Santa Monica Municipal Airport
SMO — Longest runway: 3,500 ft
Los Angeles International Airport
LAX — Longest runway: 12,923 ft
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport
HHR — Longest runway: 4,884 ft
Long Beach International Airport
LGB — Longest runway: 10,000 ft
Los Alamitos Army Air Field
KSLI — Longest runway: 7,999 ft
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
PMD — Longest runway: 12,002 ft
General William J Fox Airfield
WJF — Longest runway: 7,201 ft
Camarillo International Airport
KCMA — Longest runway: 6,013 ft
Ontario International Airport
ONT — Longest runway: 12,197 ft
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)
NTD — Longest runway: 11,102 ft
John Wayne Orange County International Airport
SNA — Longest runway: 5,700 ft
Oxnard Airport
OXR — Longest runway: 5,953 ft
Riverside Municipal Airport
RAL — Longest runway: 5,401 ft
Edwards Air Force Base
EDW — Longest runway: 15,024 ft
Mojave Air & Space Port
MHV — Longest runway: 12,503 ft
Airport Resources
Quick Facts
- IATA Code
- BUR
- ICAO Code
- KBUR
- Elevation
- 778 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest Runway
- 6,886 ft
- Location
- Burbank, California