Burbank (BUR) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Burbank: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Burbank terminal map?
The BUR airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Burbank official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Burbank terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at BUR handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Terminal A
Gates A1–A9 (9 gates). Serves Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines. Two security checkpoints within Terminal A: Checkpoint 1 near Gate A1 (serves lower-numbered gates) and Checkpoint 2 near Gate A5 (serves mid-terminal gates). Southwest dominates. A new replacement terminal is on track to open October 2026.
Terminal B
Gates B1–B5 (5 gates). Serves Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. One security checkpoint near Gate B1. Compact — all 5 gates are close together. Network-carrier travelers often clear security quickly during midday.
How do I get between terminals at Burbank?
Internal airside corridor connects Terminal A and Terminal B post-security. Passengers can move between terminals without re-clearing security once airside.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at BUR — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Burbank?
In Terminal A choose the checkpoint closest to your gate — Checkpoint 1 (Gate A1 side) for lower-numbered gates and Checkpoint 2 (Gate A5 side) for mid-terminal gates — to minimize post-security walking. A new replacement terminal is projected to open October 2026; check hollywoodburbankairport.com for any checkpoint layout changes before travel.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at BUR has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Burbank?
Experienced travellers at BUR use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Burbank official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at BUR lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Burbank maps
Where can I find the official BUR terminal map?
The official Burbank terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/about-us/airport-facility-maps/. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at BUR?
Internal airside corridor connects Terminal A and Terminal B post-security. Passengers can move between terminals without re-clearing security once airside.
How do I find my gate at BUR?
In Terminal A choose the checkpoint closest to your gate — Checkpoint 1 (Gate A1 side) for lower-numbered gates and Checkpoint 2 (Gate A5 side) for mid-terminal gates — to minimize post-security walking. A new replacement terminal is projected to open October 2026; check hollywoodburbankairport.com for any checkpoint layout changes before travel. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate BUR?
Use the official interactive map at https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/about-us/airport-facility-maps/ before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. In Terminal A choose the checkpoint closest to your gate — Checkpoint 1 (Gate A1 side) for lower-numbered gates and Checkpoint 2 (Gate A5 side) for mid-terminal gates — to minimize post-security walking. A new replacement terminal is projected to open October 2026; check hollywoodburbankairport.com for any checkpoint layout changes before travel.
What is in each BUR terminal?
Terminal A: Gates A1–A9 (9 gates). Serves Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines. Two security checkpoints within Terminal A: Checkpoint 1 near Gate A1 (serves lower-numbered gates) and Checkpoint 2 near Gate A5 (serves mid-terminal gates). Southwest dominates. A new replacement terminal is on track to open October 2026. Terminal B: Gates B1–B5 (5 gates). Serves Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. One security checkpoint near Gate B1. Compact — all 5 gates are close together. Network-carrier travelers often clear security quickly during midday.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for BUR
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live BUR security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live BUR TSA wait times · BUR terminals guide · BUR security tips