KBUR

VFR

BOB HOPE

BURBANK · CALIFORNIA

Elev
778'
Longest RWY
6,886'15/33
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KBUR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,778'
MSL · field 778' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KBUR

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KBUR 271753Z 13005KT 10SM BKN060 16/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01610033 10167 20128 51005
Wind
130° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
973 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
BUR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOMAS HENDERSON, DIRECTOR OF OPS
Address
2627 HOLLYWOOD WAY, BURBANK CA 91505

Flight service · Hours

FSS HHR
HAWTHORNE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 5 kt
RWY 15
155°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 155° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,778 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored155° / 335°6,886 ftASPH-CONC15 R
08/2679° / 259°5,802 ftASPH-CONC08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
156,885'6,885'6,885'5,976'PAPI 4-box left(3.25°)30', rr, 200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0
336,885'6,885'6,885'6,535'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)31', pole, 201' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 0
085,801'5,801'5,801'5,801'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR14', road, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 7
265,801'5,801'5,801'5,801'40', pole, 245' from thr, 410' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 08
LS · CAT I
BUR
109.5
FOUR STACKS VISUAL RWY 15
KBUR · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+UL94
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • There is a 14-foot blast fence located 35 feet from the departure end of runway 15.Show FAA
  • No general aviation aircraft parking is allowed at the terminal ramp.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B is restricted to aircraft with wingspan of 79 feet or less beginning 300 feet north of taxiway D and continuing north.Show FAA
  • Pilots should call ahead for airport noise rules at 818-840-8840.Show FAA
  • Aircraft are in the traffic pattern at 1225 feet above ground level at Whiteman Airpark 5 miles northwest.Show FAA
  • Cross-bleed starts are prohibited in all non-movement areas including the airline terminal ramp. Air traffic control may approve cross-bleed starts on taxiway A north of taxiway D. All other requests must be coordinated and approved by operations.Show FAA
  • Aircraft will use easy power when leaving assigned gate. Caution must be used when taxiing from the terminal area due to close proximity to the terminal. Personnel and ground equipment are in the area.Show FAA
  • Turbulent conditions occur near the airport at times of high winds from the north and east. Downdrafts and windshear may occur at liftoff or on final approach.Show FAA
  • Power engine run-ups for aircraft greater than 1200 pounds are prohibited in all areas except on taxiway D run-up area or as coordinated with the tower.Show FAA
  • There is a 14-foot blast fence 256 feet from the departure end of runway 08.Show FAA
  • Hang glider activity occurs between 5 and 10 nautical miles north of the airport at 6000 feet above ground level from sunrise to sunset.Show FAA
  • Runway 26 is closed to takeoff for jet aircraft with four or more engines.Show FAA
  • There is an 8-foot blast fence 260 feet from the departure end of runway 26.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspan greater than 95 feet are expected to back taxi on runway 15/33 for a runway 33 departure.Show FAA
  • Taxiway G is restricted to aircraft with wingspan of 95 feet or less.Show FAA
  • Aircraft are restricted from taxiing southbound past gate B1 on the terminal ramp.Show FAA
  • Runway 08 is closed to takeoff for aircraft greater than 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is restricted to aircraft with wingspan of 171 feet or less.Show FAA
  • There is a 14-foot blast fence 93 feet from the departure end of runway 33.Show FAA
  • There is bird activity at the north end of runway 15/33 and the west end of runway 08/26.Show FAA
  • Restrictions and fines are effective from 2200 to 0700 for Stage 2 jets, certain propeller aircraft, run-ups, and flight training activity. Call (818) 840-8840 before operating.Show FAA
  • When landing at KBUR on runway 08, use caution for traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisories due to aircraft in the KVNY runway 16L/34R traffic pattern at 1802 feet mean sea level traffic pattern altitude.Show FAA
  • Aircraft with wingspan greater than 79 feet are restricted from using taxiway C west of taxiway C8.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26The pavement classification rating value for runway 08/26 is 611/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 15/33The pavement classification rating value for runway 15/33 is 685/F/C/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33There is a 20-foot pole 198 feet from the runway threshold and a 14-foot blast fence at the threshold of runway 33.Show FAA
  • 26There is a 28-foot sign 90 feet from the runway threshold and a 14-foot blast fence at the threshold of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 15There is a 15-foot road 100 to 200 feet from the runway end, a 14-foot blast fence, and multiple light standards 15 feet from the end of runway 15.Show FAA
  • 33The PAPI on runway 33 is unusable beyond 2 degrees right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 15Runway 15 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 08The PAPI on runway 08 is unusable beyond 6.5 degrees left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 33The approach clearance slope ratio to the displaced threshold of runway 33 is 22 to 1.Show FAA
  • 15The approach clearance slope ratio to the displaced threshold of runway 15 is 36 to 1.Show FAA
  • 26The approach clearance slope ratio to the threshold of runway 26 is 11 to 1.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 08_EMASAn engineered material arresting system 170 feet in length by 350 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KBUR

Answer card
ICAO
KBUR
Name
BOB HOPE
Location
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
778 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,778 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 6,886 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
29
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Bob Hope Airport is in Burbank, California. It sits at 778 ft MSL. KBUR has two runways. The longest is 15/33 at 6,886 ft. The airport has a control tower. Tower service is listed as 24 hours. One ILS approach is published for runway 08.

For pattern work, the facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for KBUR. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The field has two on-field FBOs. Atlantic Aviation is on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A. Hollywood Burbank Jet Jenter is also on the field and carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead if you need current ramp handling or fuel service details.

This is a busy Southern California airport. The published remarks matter. Aircraft with a wingspan over 79 ft have taxi limits on parts of the field. Runway 15 has a note that it is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. There is also an EMAS at the departure end of runway 08. Pilots should call ahead for airport noise rules. The airport also restricts general aviation parking on the terminal ramp. If you are new to KBUR, brief the taxi plan before engine start. Verify the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KBUR?
The longest runway is 15/33 at 6,886 ft. It is asphalt-concrete, so it gives you the best length margin on the field.
Does KBUR have a tower and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KBUR has a control tower that is listed as open 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KBUR?
One ILS is published. It serves runway 08. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KBUR?
A pattern altitude is not published in the facts block for KBUR. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying pattern work there.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBUR?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. Hollywood Burbank Jet Jenter is also on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Hollywood Burbank Jet Jenter carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there noise rules or local operating restrictions at KBUR?
Yes. Pilots should call ahead for airport noise rules at 818-840-8840. The published remarks also note taxi restrictions for larger wingspans and a runway 15 centerline limitation.
Can a large aircraft use all the taxiways at KBUR?
Not always. Aircraft with wingspans greater than 79 ft are restricted from taxiway C west of C8. Taxiway B is also restricted to aircraft with wingspan of 79 ft or less north of taxiway D.
Is there anything special to know about runway 08 at KBUR?
Yes. Runway 08 has an EMAS at the departure end. That is useful to know when planning a departure or landing on that end.

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