Community Engagement — Burbank
Updates
February 23, 2024
The FAA released the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed amendments to the Bob Hope “Hollywood Burbank” Airport southern departures on December 11, 2023. Based on early comments received, the FAA extended the public comment period by 60 days to March 24,2024.
In response to comments received from a variety of stakeholders requesting graphics that illustrate the alternative flight paths being considered relative to city streets, highways, and local landmarks, the FAA is providing supplemental graphics.
The Draft EA is available at Burbank Draft Environmental Assessment
January 18, 2024
On December 11, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it is seeking public comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed amendments to the Bob Hope “Hollywood Burbank” Airport southern departures. The public comment period was scheduled to end on January 24, 2024. Based on comments received, the FAA has extended the public comment period for 60 days, until March 24, 2024. Members of the public can submit their comments by email to 9-AJO-BUR-Community-Involvement@FAA.GOV or by mail to Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198.
December 11, 2023
The FAA released the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed amendments to the Bob Hope “Hollywood Burbank” Airport southern departures. Members of the public can submit comments on the Draft EA from Dec. 11, 2023, until Jan. 24, 2024. The FAA has not made a final decision on the proposed amendments or any reasonable alternatives, including the no-action alternative.
Comments can be submitted by email to 9-AJO-BUR-Community-Involvement@FAA.GOV or by mail to:
Federal Aviation Administration
Operations Support Group
Western Service Center
2200 216th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Burbank Draft Environmental Assessment
March 21, 2023
The FAA continues developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed amendments to the Hollywood Burbank Airport southern departures. The FAA is using the most recent flight track and census data to analyze and assess potential environmental impacts, which will be included in the EA. The agency has not made a final decision on the proposed amendments or any reasonable alternatives, including the no-action alternative. The FAA will provide future updates about the EA on this website later this year.
November 2, 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to move forward on the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed amendments to the OROSZ and SLAPP departure procedures at Hollywood Burbank Airport. The agency is considering recommendations from the Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force as potential reasonable alternatives to the proposed amendments. The FAA has not made a final decision on the proposed amendments or any reasonable alternatives, including the no-action alternative. Please continue monitoring this website for further project updates, including a timeline for the EA process.
December 9, 2019
The below presentations/materials were presented to the San Fernando Valley Task Force on December 4, 2019.
Burbank Departures by Quarter 2006 to 2019
360 View of Air Traffic over San Fernando Valley
Skyview of Burbank and Van Nuys Departures
October 4, 2019
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a contract to conduct an environmental assessment (EA) of the proposed amendments to two existing departure procedures at Hollywood Burbank International Airport. The EA will evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed amendments to the OROSZ and SLAPP procedures, and any reasonable alternatives to the proposed amendments. This step follows FAA's November 7–8, 2018 public workshops on these proposed amendments. The FAA is working to prepare a timeline for the EA. The preparation of this EA is separate from the work that the San Fernando Valley Task Force is conducting. However, the FAA as part of the EA process may consider Task Force recommendations that offer reasonable alternatives to the proposed amendments to the SLAPP and OROSZ procedures. The FAA has not made a final decision on the proposed amendments. Please monitor this website for further project updates.
July 30, 2019
The FAA provided an informational briefing on Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Offices of Elected Officials
July 18, 2019
The FAA has prepared a new analysis of past, current and proposed departure procedures for Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Hollywood Burbank Airport Departures (Past, Current and Proposed Procedures) (PDF)
March 25, 2019
The FAA has made the decision to prepare an Environmental Assessment of the proposed amendments to two existing departure procedures at Hollywood Burbank Airport. The agency made this decision following two FAA workshops about the proposal held in Burbank in November 2018.
The Environmental Assessment will evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed amendments to the OROSZ and SLAPP procedures, and any reasonable alternatives to the proposed amendments. The Environmental Assessment will not include a re-evaluation of the Southern California Metroplex Record of Decision.
The Environmental Assessment will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and FAA regulations and policies. The process will include community involvement.
The FAA is in the process of a developing a timeline for preparing the Environmental Assessment. Please continue to monitor this website for updates on the Environmental Assessment schedule.
November 2, 2018
Based on public feedback, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will postpone public workshops on proposed amendments to two existing departure procedures at Hollywood Burbank Airport. This postponement will enable the agency to provide the public with greater advanced notice of the workshops. Additionally, FAA will extend the public comment period on the proposed amendments to 30 days, compared to the original 15 days.
The FAA will hold public workshops from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Pickwick Gardens Conference Center where community residents will be able to learn about proposed amendments to two existing departure procedures for Hollywood Burbank Airport.
The proposed amendments to the OROSZ and SLAPP departure procedures would fulfill the terms of a Settlement Agreement between the FAA, Benedict Hills Estates Association and Benedict Hills Homeowners Association, and will continue to provide safe and efficient operations at Hollywood Burbank Airport and the surrounding airspace.
The workshops will be held in an open-house format. People can arrive any time between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to view project display boards and talk to FAA subject matter experts.
People also may comment on the proposed amendments. The FAA will take public comments from October 19, 2018, through November 18, 2018, and will evaluate these comments as part of the environmental review of the proposed amendments. Comments can be submitted at the workshops (attendance is not required to submit a comment), via U.S. mail (address below), and through this website.
The workshops will take place at:
Pickwick Gardens — Rose Garden Room1001 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
Information about the proposed amendments will be posted on the above-referenced website.
Mailing address for comments during the open comment period:
Federal Aviation AdministrationOperations Support Group
C/O Burbank Public Comments
2200 S. 216th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
October 19, 2018
Based on public feedback, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will postpone public workshops on proposed amendments to two existing departure procedures at Hollywood Burbank Airport. This postponement will enable the agency to provide the public with greater advanced notice of the workshops. Additionally, FAA will extend the public comment period on the proposed amendments to 30 days, compared to the original 15 days.
The FAA will hold public workshops from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the Pickwick Gardens Conference Center where community residents will be able to learn about proposed amendments to two existing departure procedures for Hollywood Burbank Airport.
The proposed amendments to the OROSZ and SLAPP departure procedures would improve the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations in the airspace around the airport. The proposed amendments also would fulfill the terms stipulated in the Settlement Agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration, Benedict Hills Estates Association and Benedict Hills Homeowners Association.
The workshops will be held in an open-house format. People can arrive any time between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to view project display boards and talk to FAA subject matter experts.
People also may comment on the proposed amendments. The FAA will take public comments from October 19, 2018, through November 18, 2018, and will evaluate these comments as part of the environmental review of the proposed amendments. Comments can be submitted at the workshops (attendance is not required to submit a comment), via U.S. mail (address below), and through this website.
The workshops will take place at:
Pickwick Gardens — Rose Garden Room1001 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
Information about the proposed amendments will be posted on the above-referenced website.
Mailing address for comments during the open comment period:
Federal Aviation AdministrationOperations Support Group
C/O Burbank Public Comments
2200 S. 216th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
Supplemental Materials
- FAA and Benedict Hills Settlement — Fully Executed March 16, 2018 (PDF)
- Air Traffic Control — Proposed Procedure (PDF)
- Burbank Meeting Handout (English) (PDF)
- Burbank Meeting Handout (Spanish) (PDF)
- Environmental Study (PDF)
- General Information (PDF)
- Draft Environmental Review for the Proposed OROSZ THREE and SLAPP TWO Departures (PDF)
- Appendix A — OROSZ TWO and SLAPP ONE Existing
Procedures (PDF, 699 KB) - Appendix B — OROSZ THREE and SLAPP TWO Proposed Procedures (PDF)
- Appendix C — Section 106 of NHPA Correspondence (Zip)
- California SHPO Response to FAA, October 25, 2018 (PDF)
- FAA Response to California SHPO, October 30, 2018 (PDF)