Hollywood Burbank Airport opens new 355,000‑sq‑ft terminal
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The $1.3 billion Elevate BUR terminal opened to passengers on Oct. 13, offering 14 gates, expanded TSA screening, three baggage‑claim carousels and outdoor boarding from the tarmac.
Opening day
The new terminal opened to travelers on Tuesday, Oct. 13, with an Alaska Airlines flight departing around 7 a.m. to Santa Rosa, Calif.
Airport officials asked passengers to allow extra time for drop‑off and pick‑up during the transition and directed them to the new main entrance at Hollywood Way and Winona Avenue.
Terminal size and gates
The facility measures 355,000 square feet, replacing the former 232,000‑square‑foot terminal and retaining 14 gates.
Passenger amenities
A single indoor baggage‑claim hall contains three carousels, and the TSA checkpoint includes eight screening lanes.
The terminal adds expanded TSA screening areas, additional charging ports, kiosks, a new parking structure with EV charging, and upgraded restrooms.
Boarding and deplaning continue outdoors directly from the tarmac rather than through jet bridges.
Design and construction
The $1.3 billion project was designed by Corgan and CannonDesign, with Project Manager David Huor of Corgan serving as lead designer.
Construction broke ground in 2024 on the former site of a Lockheed plant, and the terminal meets current seismic and accessibility standards while operating entirely on electricity.