Hollywood Burbank Airport has opened its new passenger terminal, bringing a larger departure hall, updated facilities and a new arrival route to one of Southern California’s gateways. Flights moved to the new building on October 13, 2026, while the outdoor boarding experience that regular BUR travelers know remains part of the journey.
The 355,000-square-foot terminal has 14 gates and was built as a replacement for the previous facility. For anyone flying soon, the immediate change starts before check-in: the terminal entrance is now at Winona Avenue and Hollywood Way, with the airport listing its new address as 2827 N Hollywood Way.
What Passengers Will Find Inside
The airport’s opening announcement confirms that an Alaska Airlines flight to Santa Rosa was the first departure, followed by a Southwest arrival from Las Vegas. The move brought commercial operations into a newly built facility while preserving BUR’s walk-out boarding arrangement.
Travelers now use a single ticketing hall, a centralized TSA checkpoint and indoor baggage claim. The airport’s passenger preview also highlights digital information displays, seating with power outlets and workspaces for people who need to catch up before boarding.
A bar overlooking the airfield and rotating installations by local artists add places to pause beyond the gate seating. Rideshare pickup and drop-off sit close to the building, while valet parking is available within the parking structure.
A New Entrance and Different Parking Arrangements
Drivers should check their navigation destination before leaving home. Heading automatically toward the old terminal could add an unnecessary detour, particularly for travelers who have used Burbank for years and know the previous approach by heart.
The new terminal garage offers self-parking and valet service, with surface parking in Lots F and G. The airport’s parking guidance says advance reservations are temporarily unavailable during the transition between parking operators, although drive-up parking remains available.
There is also a specific arrangement for people returning to a vehicle left before the move. Passengers who parked in the old terminal structure or valet area before October 13 have a 30-day period following the opening to retrieve their cars. Anyone in that situation should check the airport’s current instructions before their return flight.
The airport says shuttles connect the terminal with both nearby Metrolink stations. Rental cars remain at the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, so visitors should follow the new ground-transportation signs rather than assume every service has moved into the terminal itself.
Hollywood Design With a Safety Purpose
Behind the new passenger spaces is a practical reason for replacing the terminal: greater separation from the runways, updated earthquake resilience and compliance with current accessibility requirements. The opening comes ahead of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when Southern California will welcome another major wave of international visitors.
Architect Corgan’s design overview describes a building influenced by the area’s film industry, including a silver-screen-inspired parking facade and entrance columns that evoke premiere searchlights. The terminal was designed with electric heating, cooling and kitchen systems, alongside infrastructure for electric vehicles and ground equipment.
We have also covered the passenger amenities planned for JFK’s Terminal One, part of the broader investment in US airport facilities. At Burbank, passengers can already use the new building. For a smooth first visit, confirm the new entrance, allow time to find the appropriate parking or pickup area and check your airline’s usual check-in deadline.
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