First look: Inside the new $1.3 billion Hollywood Burbank Airport replacement terminal
The new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport has opened, offering modern amenities and improved passenger facilities. The $1.3 billion project replaces the aging 232,000-square-foot complex with a larger 355,000-square-foot facility. The new terminal features high ceilings, contemporary art, and expanded dining options. It also includes 2,000 parking spaces and aims to enhance security and efficiency.
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- ✓ The new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport cost $1.3 billion.
- ✓ The new terminal is 355,000 square feet in size.
- ✓ The previous terminal was 232,000 square feet in size.
- ✓ The new terminal features 2,000 parking spaces.
What changed
The new $1.3 billion terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport opened to travelers on October 13, 2026.
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Hollywood Burbank Airport unveils $1.3 billion replacement terminal
The new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport has opened, offering modern amenities and improved passenger facilities. The $1.3 billion project replaces the aging 232,000-square-foot complex with a larger 355,000-square-foot facility. The new terminal features high ceilings, contemporary art, and expanded dining options. It also includes 2,000 parking spaces and aims to enhance security and efficiency.
Why it matters
The new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport marks a significant upgrade to the airport's facilities, addressing longstanding safety concerns and providing a more efficient alternative to LAX. The project is the culmination of a decades-long effort to modernize the airport. The airport's proximity to the runways in its previous configuration raised safety concerns.
What is confirmed
- The new terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport cost $1.3 billion.
- The new terminal is 355,000 square feet in size.
- The previous terminal was 232,000 square feet in size.
- The new terminal features 2,000 parking spaces.
- The new terminal opened on October 13, 2026.
What to watch next
- Passenger feedback and reviews of the new terminal
- Future expansion plans for Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Impact on flight operations and passenger traffic
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- CBS News — Final flights depart from Hollywood Burbank Airport ahead of new terminal's grand opening
- Los Angeles Times — Burbank airport’s new $1.3-billion terminal opens — bigger and sleeker than ever
- ABC7 Los Angeles — Hollywood Burbank Airport opens newly-renovated terminal
- The Points Guy — First look: Inside the new $1.3 billion Hollywood Burbank Airport replacement terminal
- NBC Los Angeles — New Hollywood Burbank Airport terminal opens. Here's what travelers should know
- LAist — Hollywood Burbank Airport’s shiny new terminal is open for business
- www.latimes.com — U.S. stocks hover near their latest record in mixed trading on Wall Street
- thepointsguy.com — Inside the new $1.3 billion terminal at Burbank Airport - The Points Guy
- lamag.com — Inside Hollywood Burbank Airport’s New $1.3 Billion Terminal
- www.latimes.com — Burbank airport's new $1.3-billion terminal opens — bigger ...
- travelbinger.com — New $1.3 Billion Terminal Opens at Hollywood Burbank Airport
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