Hollywood Burbank Airport

KBUR / BUR

Burbank, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBUR 211553Z 16008KT 10SM BKN020 15/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01500100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 778 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,778 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Hollywood Burbank Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 3 to 15 knots.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (778 ft)
Pressure Alt
636 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 823 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBUR 211529Z 2115/2212 18008KT P6SM BKN015 FM211800 14015G22KT P6SM -RA BKN025 FM212300 19012KT P6SM BKN050 FM220300 22006KT P6SM SCT250 FM220700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:11Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
18:00Z FM211800
+2h
MVFR 140° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
23:00Z FM212300
+7h
VFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
03:00Z FM220300
+11h
VFR 220° 6 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 5,801 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
6,886 ft 150 ft ASP 167°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBUR

5,830 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
2.7%

Hollywood Burbank Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 31.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
1.9%
E
5.3%
SE
17.5%
S
21.5%
SW
5.4%
W
5%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.3°C
Range: 4°C to 37°C
4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,830 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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
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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.