Burbank has two intersecting runways, 8/26 and 15/33. The normal runway configuration is almost always runway 8 for ILS approaches and 15 for visual approaches and departures. Burbank does not switch runways until there is more than a 10 knot tailwind. The runways are also very short, (only about 6,000 feet), hence jets larger than the B757 tend to avoid the field, with the B737 being the most frequent visitor to the field.
Southwest, jetBlue, American, Ameriflight (cargo), Delta, Alaska, US Airways, and United are the only commercial operators out of Burbank, along with heavy private jet traffic from Million Air and Atlantic.
Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1800 MSL (Light), 2100 MSL (Jets/Other)
Published OBSTACLE DEPARTURE PROCEDURE:
- Rwy 26, climb direct VNY VOR/DME.
- Rwys 8, 15, climbing right turn direct VNY VOR/DME.
- Rwy 33, climbing left turn direct VNY VOR/DME.
All Aircraft: continue climb to MEA. North/westbound via V326 to GINNA intersection, South/eastbound via V186 to DARTS intersection.
Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO):
- Landing Runway 15: Hold-short point: 08-26. Measured distance: 4,250 feet.
