Benefits

For Airport patrons:

The same number of short-term and valet parking spaces adjacent to the terminal
The same passenger loading and unloading from the aircraft parking apron
A variety of restaurants and concessions
Wider corridors and more spacious waiting areas
Up to date facilities for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger and baggage security screenings
More room for airline baggage processing and roomier baggage claim areas
Improved ticket lobby and airline check-in and baggage drop-off facilities
Adequate space for airline administrative, bag service, and ticket offices
Fully integrated designs for ADA accessibility

For Burbank:

The same number of passenger gates: 14 and no more
Noise reduction efforts will remain in effect — voluntary nighttime curfew, noise rules enforcement, noise monitoring, and support for Federal curfew legislation
With supermajority voting, the Commission can never do the following without the approval of Burbank:
- Increase the number of airline gates
- Acquire land
- End the voluntary nighttime curfew on scheduled airline operations
- Change the existing noise rules or how they are enforced
- Expand the existing terminal or any new terminal
- Abandon the Authority’s support for Congressional approval to implement a mandatory nighttime curfew on all aircraft
- And approve management contracts or leases in excess of 35 years

For the local economy:

An investment in the local economy paid for by the FAA, airlines, and airport users — NOT local taxpayers
Creates hundreds of jobs in construction, transportation, and services
Attracts more companies and jobs to nearby Media District North
Creates a new front door for millions of visitors to Burbank and the region
Strengthens Burbank brand as a growing media and high-tech hub

For the environment:

Encourages the use of public transportation with more rail and bus links to the Airport and adjacent commercial areas
Develops a state-of-the-art Replacement Terminal with an energy-efficient central HVAC plant
Continues and enhances current Airport sustainability initiatives

Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision Released

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed construction and operation of the 14-gate replacement pass...

Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the proposed construction and operation of the 14-gate replacement passenger terminal building and ancillary improvements....

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October 30,2019

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