Hollywood Burbank Airport

KBUR / BUR

Burbank, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
05:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
100°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBUR 050553Z 10005KT 9SM CLR 13/12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01330117 10200 20133 58001
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (778 ft)
Pressure Alt
756 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 703 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBUR 050531Z 0506/0606 17008KT P6SM SCT250 FM050700 34010KT P6SM SKC FM051100 34020G28KT P6SM SKC FM051800 34010G18KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM050700
+1h
VFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
11:00Z FM051100
+5h
VFR 340° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+12h
VFR 340° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUR
08 ✈️
26
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,801 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
15/33 6,886 ft 150 ft ASP 167°
2.0 kt 4.6 kt
67° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBUR

4,639 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3%

Hollywood Burbank Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 32.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
1.4%
E
5%
SE
18.6%
S
20.3%
SW
4.9%
W
4.9%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: 4°C to 35°C
4°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,639 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hollywood Burbank Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBUR
IATA Code: BUR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 778 ft MSL

Location

City: Burbank
Country: US
Latitude: 34.197703°
Longitude: -118.356378°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,801 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,886 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hollywood Burbank Airport

Overview

Hollywood Burbank Airport serves the Los Angeles metropolitan area, situated in Burbank, California. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 778 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation services for commercial and general aviation operations in the Southern California region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 73.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 16% of observations. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 35°C, averaging 16.9°C, which creates generally stable flying conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 5.9 knots, with calm conditions recorded 32.4% of the time.

Notable Features

Both runways (08/26 and 15/33) are paved asphalt surfaces with substantial lengths of 5,801 and 6,886 feet respectively. The airport's location near major metropolitan areas requires pilots to be prepared for potential complex traffic patterns and airspace interactions typical of the Los Angeles basin.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates extremely favorable wind conditions for both runways, with 100% favorable wind alignments. Runway 08/26 experiences an average crosswind of 4.9 knots, while Runway 15/33 has an even lower average crosswind of 2.5 knots. Pilots can expect optimal September, December, and October months for the most consistent VFR conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.