Life · Air travel · published 2026-10-13 · via The Points Guy

Burbank’s new $1.3 billion terminal opens with Hollywood-inspired design

Hollywood Burbank Airport unveiled a 355,000-square-foot replacement terminal that opened to the public on Oct. 13. The $1.3 billion project was completed on time and on budget, replacing a nearly 100-year-old facility that no longer met seismic, safety, and FAA standards. The new terminal keeps Burbank’s walk-to-plane style and draws design inspiration from the region’s film history.

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