L.A. Seeks Additional Public Opinion On Burbank Airport Project

BURBANK, CA — Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and Councilman Paul Krekorian wrote to the FAA requesting a 75-day extension for public comment on the Hollywood Burbank Airport project. The proposal would replace the current passenger terminal with a 14 gate, 355,000 square foot replacement terminal with up to 6,637 parking spaces.

"This Burbank Airport project is a big deal, and San Fernando Valley residents deserve a full opportunity to weigh in with their views," Feuer said. "That's why I'm calling on the FAA to significantly extend the public comment period. As we've seen with the FAA's changes to Burbank Airport flight patterns, what happens at that airport has a huge, daily impact on Valley residents' quality of life."

Feuer is specifically seeking comment on the proposal's environmental report, which addresses a number of ways the project would impact residents and local businesses. The councilman added that public comment is the only way for residents to be heard, because Los Angeles is not on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.