Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank

Opened in 1930, Bob Hope Airport (Hollywood Burbank, BUR) is a compact, traveler-friendly airport with a single terminal split into north and south concourses, serving as a convenient regional alternative to LAX for northern Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Despite its modest size, BUR handles steady commercial traffic and is prized for short security lines and quick arrivals. The airport is easily reached via I‑5 and CA‑134, with on-site parking, local bus links and a short shuttle connection to nearby Metrolink/Amtrak stations for wider Southern California access. Generally more affordable and time-saving than LAX, BUR acts as a focus city for Southwest and supports operations from Avelo and Alaska Airlines.