App-based ride pickup and drop-off use designated areas near the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center; follow the app and airport signs.
FAA rank #56 · Medium hub
BURBurbank
Hollywood Burbank
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
BUR wins on size, not parking price. Economy Lot C is the value, and the airport has no ordinary free cell-phone lot—do not plan to sit at the curb.
Arrival planner
When should I be at BUR?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekday business-travel periods, Sunday evenings, holidays, and Los Angeles event traffic
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Security
What you’re walking into
Terminal A and Terminal B have separate checkpoint approaches. TSA PreCheck is available, but CLEAR is not; verify the airline terminal before entering security.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Lot C$16/dayShuttle every 10–15 minutes from 5 AM–11:30 PM
Economy Lot G$26/dayMostly uncovered; limited covered spaces
Economy Lots E/F$28/day
Valet$40/day
Short-term structure$42/dayCovered and directly across from terminal
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ten on-site rental companies are in the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, reached by the elevated moving walkway from the terminal.
Terminals A and B are adjoining, compact buildings and are walkable landside. Confirm the airline terminal because post-security transfer options are limited.
BUR does not provide a conventional free cell-phone lot; use the Short Term Parking Structure at posted rates if you need to park and wait.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected parking facilities; verify the current lot before arrival.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside both terminals.
OvernightBUR has restrictive operating/noise rules and is not a practical overnight airport.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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