Burbank’s new-terminal parking changes: retire the old drop-off plan
The airport moved its parking structure and valet operations and closed Lot E. Check the current map before following a familiar route to BUR.
Hollywood Burbank Airport's parking notice says parking-structure and valet operations relocated to the new passenger terminal facility on October 13, 2026. It also says Lot E closed permanently that day. Lot C had already closed on August 16 because of the terminal project.
For repeat visitors, the useful update is a new ground-travel plan. A remembered parking entrance, saved pickup pin or old instruction from a travel companion may no longer take you to the right place. Check the current airport map before starting the journey.
Confirm the airport on the ticket#
BUR is one airport choice for the Los Angeles region, not another terminal at LAX. Check the actual airport code on both the flight and any ground booking. A fare comparison that changes airports should include the transport distance and time.
Use our Burbank airport directory and the LAX directory to distinguish those plans. Our new-terminal story explains the broader change at BUR. This parking update concerns the route to that facility.
Read the current parking choice#
Choose a currently available lot or structure using the airport's official parking information. Check the price, payment instructions, maximum stay and any shuttle needed from the chosen location. Do not assume an old lot name remains a valid option because it appears in a saved map.
Save the selected entrance or reservation details with the flight. If someone else drives, send the current airport instructions rather than a description based on the former terminal. A clear destination is more helpful than simply telling the driver to use the usual entrance.
Separate parking from pickup#
Read the instructions for the activity you intend to complete: parking for the trip, dropping a traveler off or collecting an arriving passenger. Different curb areas and vehicle rules can apply. Follow signs and current airport directions rather than treating every frontage as a place to wait.
Our secondary-airport guide provides wider regional-airport context. The no-lounge planning guide offers a way to plan the terminal wait without making access assumptions.
Keep a buffer for the unfamiliar route#
Allow time to find the new facility, park or unload bags, and reach check-in. Ask the airline about its current arrival and bag-drop guidance. A familiar airport code does not mean the walking route inside the new terminal will feel familiar on the first visit.
Check the airline shown on the ticket and the services available for that departure. Our Alaska directory and JetBlue directory provide two airline contexts. They do not establish the current terminal desk or deadline for every flight.
Compare the wider journey fairly#
Points Frog's positioning-trip guide and Travel Bank guide help keep payment and travel-credit choices separate from the airport route. Include parking and ground transport when comparing a flight paid with points against a cash alternative.
I'd use Cruise Frog’s Los Angeles port guide if the flight connects with a sailing. The ground journey from BUR should be checked for the actual port and boarding time.
Before departure, replace old parking notes with the current airport instructions and share the updated route with anyone involved. The terminal change affects more than the building where you wait: it also changes where the trip begins on the ground.
Related reading#
Sources and date checked#
Checked October 14, 2026. Hollywood Burbank Airport’s current parking notice. Hollywood Burbank Airport’s new-terminal information.
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