Travelers flying into Bob Hope Airport will soon see the airport listed under a clearer, more location‑specific name when booking flights.
The Southern California facility will be renamed Hollywood Burbank Airport, fourteen years after it received the Bob Hope designation. Officials say the change aims to reduce confusion about the airport’s actual location and make it easier for passengers to identify when they are booking travel to the Los Angeles area.
“The name of the airport — Bob Hope — does not clearly identify this airport,” said Don Brown, airport commissioner. “Travel agencies and airlines have told us that the Bob Hope name doesn’t communicate the location effectively.”
Since opening as United Airport in 1930, the facility has operated under several names, including Hollywood‑Burbank Airport and Burbank‑Glendale‑Pasadena Airport. The upcoming change restores the Hollywood Burbank name to emphasize the airport’s regional identity.
Signage, branding, and related updates are scheduled to be completed this summer. While the public-facing name and on‑site graphics will change, the airport’s website address will remain the same to preserve continuity for travelers and partners.
Known by its airport code BUR, Hollywood Burbank Airport serves as a convenient regional alternative to Los Angeles International Airport. A major redevelopment plan will replace the airport’s original 1930s terminal with a modern 14‑gate facility as part of a roughly $400 million project. The new terminal is planned to open in 2022, providing updated amenities and capacity to better serve passengers.
The airport is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles and currently serves seven carriers: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, SeaPort, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The renaming and terminal improvements are intended to streamline travel for visitors and locals alike, making it easier to recognize the airport’s location and enhancing the overall passenger experience.