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Burbank-Glendale, California

Burbank-Glendale, California — city in United States. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Whiteman Airport (WHP).

History

Burbank-Glendale, California is a city in United States. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 17 mi to the centre
Los Angeles, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 62 airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 149 destinations incl. London, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 62 airlines, 149 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) 4.8 mi to the centre
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Riverside (58 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 12 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) 12 mi to the centre
Van Nuys, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) 14 mi to the centre
Santa Monica, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) 17 mi to the centre
Hawthorne, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Whiteman Airport (WHP) 9.7 mi to the centre
Pacoima, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Whiteman Airport (WHP); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BUR has direct flights to 12 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Burbank-Glendale, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Metro · Los Angeles, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.
Jet card · Partner fleet, light to heavy · One of the first jet-card programmes; guaranteed availability on partner aircraft.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.