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Airports / California / BUR
Large airport · BUR
Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Burbank, California · 778 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
5,667 ratings
1
Operators based
778
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Burbank, CaliforniaELEV 778 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
5,667
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
778
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Van Nuys Airport (VNY), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR / BUR) is a large commercial airport serving Burbank, California. The field lies at an elevation of 778 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Orbic Air, LLC bases aircraft at BUR. Useful alternates include Van Nuys Airport (VNY, 7 nm), Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO, 12 nm), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 16 nm). BUR offers 2 runways, the longest 6,886-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Van Nuys, CA destination guide. The airport is also known as United Airport and Union Air Terminal. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BUR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KBUR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Burbank
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0430-2230
- Unicom 131.6
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Hollywood Burbank Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open 24/7
- Unicom 129.625
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
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2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The pickup process was quick and easy, the staff was friendly and professional, and the vehicle was clean, comfortable, and in perfect condition.”
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Field capability
ICAO
KBUR
IATA
BUR
FAA / Local
BUR
Elevation
778 ft
Coordinates
34.2028° N · 118.3581° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 778 ft, BUR sits higher than 67% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,886 ft
- 15/336,886 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/265,802 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,886 ft
BUR's 6,886 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmVNYVan Nuys AirportVan Nuys
- 12nmSMOSanta Monica Municipal AirportSanta Monica
- 16nmLAXLos Angeles International AirportLos Angeles
- 17nmHHRJack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal AirportHawthorne
- 25nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
- 29nmPMDPalmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 AirportPalmdale
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKBUR · Hollywood Burbank Airport · Burbank, CA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BUR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 194 nm | 51m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 283 nm | 1h 3m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 323 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 498 nm | 1h 33m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 629 nm | 1h 52m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 638 nm | 1h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
| Denver (DEN) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BUR?
- Hollywood Burbank Airport's longest paved runway is 6,886 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BUR?
- Hollywood Burbank Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,886 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BUR?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Hollywood Burbank Airport as a home base, including Orbic Air, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Hollywood Burbank Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve BUR: Atlantic Aviation Burbank and Hollywood Burbank Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BUR?
- The closest alternate is Van Nuys Airport (VNY), about 7 nm away, followed by Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BUR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 3m (283 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 9m (323 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 33m (498 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.