Burbank Getaway Guide

With the Memorial Day kicking off the summer travel season, many people are using Burbank Airport to get out of town.

On a typical weekday at the airport, half of the flights are business-related, accounting for the heavy volume of passengers in the early morning, around noontime and in the late afternoon.

Airport officials give the following advice for travelers: Arrive an hour or more before takeoff, carry a picture ID and if possible, have someone drop you off at the airport instead of parking your car. For those carrying on electronic gadets, including computers, have them ready for quick inspection by security personnel.

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Parking

Lot: 1. Burbank Airport Short-term

Address: 2627 Hollywood Way

Price Per 24-Hours: $24

Telephone: (818) 840-8837

Remarks: $2 for first hour, may be full during peak hours.

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Lot: 2. Burbank Airport Valet

Address: 2627 Hollywood Way

Price Per 24-Hours: $17

Telephone: (818) 840-8837

Remarks: $6 for first hour

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Lot: 3. Burbank Airport Economy A

Address: 1 blk. N. of airport at Hollywood Way

Price Per 24-Hours: $9

Telephone: (818) 840-8837

Remarks: Largest of economy lots.

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Lot: 4. Burbank Airport Economy B

Address: 1/2 blk. E. of airport on Hollywood Way.

Price Per 24-Hours: $9

Telephone: (818) 840-8837

Remarks: Closed 1:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Mon. thru Sat., closed midnight to 7:30 a.m. Sun.

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Lot: 5. Burbank Airport Economy C

Address: 1/2 blk. E. of airport on Thorton Way

Price Per 24-Hours: $9

Telephone: (818) 840-8837

Remarks: Closed 1:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Mon, thru Sat., closed midnight to 6:30 a.m. Sun.

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Lot: 6. Burbank Airport Hilton Hotel

Address: 2500 Hollywood Way

Price Per 24-Hours: $8

Telephone: (800) 643-7400

Remarks: Can fill up on holidays and peak times; free shuttle to airport

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Lot: 7. Carters VSP

Address: 2616 N. Hollywood Way

Price Per 24-Hours: $12 outdoor, $18 covered

Telephone: (818) 842-5702

Remarks: Covered parking fills faster, can fill up on holidays and peak times; free shuttle to airport.

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Getting Around

Shuttle Service

Free shuttle between the terminal building and the following areas: Amtrak depot, transit stop, Economy Lots A, B and C. Shuttle picks up at the blue shelter on the traffic island. Every 10 to 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to midnight.

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Metrolink

A total of 40 trains make stops Monday through Friday at the depot located outside the airport at 3750 Empire Avenue. On Saturdays, there is no service to this depot, however 10 trains stop at the downtown Burbank station. Free shuttles are available from both locations to the airport.

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Amtrak

Six daily trains on the San Diegan line, connect Burbank Airport with communities from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Depot located outside the airport at 3750 Empire Ave. Free shuttle available from the airport to the depot. Complimentary shuttle transports passengers to the airport. Use courtesy phone at the shuttle to request a pick-up.

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Top Destinations

Percentage of inbound and outbound flights at Burbank Airport (third quarter, 1996 figures)

Oakland: 18.7%

Las Vegas: 16.3%

San Francisco: 14.7%

Phoenix: 13.8%

Sacramento: 12.3%

San Jose: 9.9%

Portland: 4.3%

Seattle: 4.15

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On-Time Performance

Of major carriers (March, 1997 figures)

Burbank Airport

Arrivals: 87.8%

Departures: 90.8%

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Los Angeles International Airport

Arrivals: 76.3%

Departures: 78.3%

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Number of Passengers

A breakdown of the 4.8 million passengers who used Burbank Airport in 1996.

Southwest: 64%

United: 18%

Alaska: 7%

American West: 6%

American: 3%

SkyWest: 2%

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Mishandled Baggage

Domestic flights nationwide (reports per 1,000 passengers)

Southwest

1995: 4.26

1996: 3.96

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American West

1995: 4.82

1996: 4.38

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American

1995: 5.08

1996: 5.47

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United

1995: 5.23

1996: 6.73

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SkyWest

1995: 6.20

1996: 5.60

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Helpful Numbers

Alaska Airlines: (800) 426-0333

American West Airlines: (800) 235-9292

American Airlines: (800) 433-7300

SkyWest Airlines: (800) 453-9417

United Airlines: (800) 241-6522

Airport Information: (818) 840-8830

Parking Information: (818) 840-8837

Airport parking shuttle: (818) 840-8838

Metrolink: 808-LINK

Amtrak: (800) USA-RAIL

Sources: Burbank Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, U.S. Department of Transportation, individual airlines; Researched by STEPHANIE STASSEL / Los Angeles Times