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  Airport Burbank (USA) - Bob Hope | FlightMemory - Encyclopedia
Burbank's United Airport and its handsome Spanish revival terminal quickly proved to be a state-of-the-art facility and a showy new competitor to the nearby Grand Central Airport in neighboring Glendale, which was at that time considered to be Los Angeles' main air terminal.
Bob Hope Airport can be reached using the Hollywood Way exit (number 149) off Interstate 5, the Hollywood Way (west) or Pass Ave (east) exit (number 2) off State Route 134, or the Victory Boulevard exit (number 8B) off State Route 170.
Bob Hope Airport was initially built for smaller aircraft; as a consequence, the airport has one of the smallest commercially-used runways in the United States.
www.flightmemory.com /encyclopedia/Bob_Hope_Airport.html   (2672 words)

  
  Bob Hope Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nevertheless, upon its opening, Burbank's United Airport quickly proved to be a state-of-the-art facility and a showy new competitor to the nearby Grand Central Airport in neighboring Glendale.
The new name was unveiled on December 17, 2003 on the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight in 1903, the year that Bob Hope was born.
Bob Hope Airport has two terminals, "A" and "B," which are joined together as part of the same building.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bob_Hope_Airport   (870 words)

  
 Bob Hope   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hope was born in Eltham, England, as fifth of seven sons.
Hope is mostly remembered for his passion of golf, and even played in a few PGA tour events.
Bob Hope Square is a landmark in Hollywood, California.
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/b/bo/bob_hope.html   (854 words)

  
 Bob Hope Articles: Classic Television Blog
The special edition Bob Hope Ultimate Collection includes Volume 1 and 2 of "50 Years of Laughter," as well as "Hope for the Holidays," "Salute to the Troops," and "Celebrity Bloopers." The special features include Hope's first ever radio appearance, movie shorts, Memories of WWII and some insight into the world of comedy.
Hope was always a comedian, even when had no control over it: he was the victim of two premature obituaries on separate occasions; in 1998, his prepared obituary was mistakenly released by the Associated Press, and in 2003, along with other celebrities, CNN posted his prepared obituary on their website.
Bob Hope, one of the most beloved television performers of all time will be remembered on January 15th -21st, during the 48th annual Bob Hope Chrysler Golf Classic.
www.classictelevisionblog.com /tv/bob_hope   (1070 words)

  
 Bob Hope - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bob Hope KBE, KCSG, (May 29, 1903–July 27, 2003), born Leslie Townes Hope, was a famous British-American entertainer who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio and television, in movies, and in performing tours for U.S. Army personnel.
Hope was born in Eltham, London, England, the fifth of seven sons.
Hope and Lamour were lifelong friends and she is the actress most associated with his film career along with others such as Lucille Ball, Jane Russell, and Katharine Hepburn.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bob_Hope   (2499 words)

  
 Bob Hope News - Bob Hope Content
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Bob hope national cable tv schedule for apr. Bob hope airport in burbank, california is a convenient, friendly airport in the best location.
Since 1960, the bob hope chrysler classic has attracted the hottest celebrities and sports figures from around the world and has become one of the most entertaining pga events on the tour.
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 Bob Hope Airport: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Non-stop flights from the airport go mostly to destinations within the western United States[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject].
Leslie townes hope kbe (may 29, 1903 - july 27, 2003), best known as bob hope, was a famous entertainer, having appeared in vaudeville,...
Van nuys airport is reputed to be the worlds busiest general aviation airport....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bo/bob_hope_airport.htm   (1329 words)

  
 Hope Breaking News
The Burbank- Glendale-Pasadena Airport will be renamed the Bob Hope Airport in a brief ceremony to be held in front of the main terminal building Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00 am.
The Airport was built by a sister company to United Airlines and opened in 1930.
Lockheed Aircraft purchased the airport in 1940 and operated it until its sale to the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena forming the Burbank Airport in 1978.
www.bobhope.com /BreakingNews.html   (209 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Panel approves renaming Burbank airport
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority voted unanimously for the name change Monday, and it could be effective before the end of the year, pending approval from the three city councils.
Hope told his family he would appreciate an airport in his name when Orange County officials renamed their airport after his friend John Wayne in 1979.
Hope's family plans a gala fund-raiser to help reimburse the airport's estimated $250,000 cost of replacing signs, stationery and business cards.
www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2003-11-04-bob-hope_x.htm   (232 words)

  
 Burbank Bob Hope Airport- Safety Issue? - California Pilots Association
But one reason the airport first considered moving the terminal was years of warnings by the Federal Aviation Administration that the building, erected in 1930, was too close to the intersecting runways and the planes parked near it.
Over the years, the FAA has implemented special taxiing, takeoff and parking procedures at the airport, and plans are underway to build a new taxiway, all intended to enhance safety at and near the terminal by reducing congestion on the runways.
Bob Hope is the fifth-busiest airport in Southern California, serving 4.9 million passengers in 2004.
www.calpilots.org /html/article.php?sid=875   (1039 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Bob Hope Airport open for flights
Members of the Hope family gathered Wednesday with celebrities and politicians to officially change the name of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport to Bob Hope Airport.
Dolores Hope, making a rare public appearance since her husband's death on July 27, told the 300 people in attendance that her family had been to the airport uncounted times.
Hope was born that same year — 1903 — and made ample use of airplanes.
www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2003-12-18-hope-airport_x.htm   (447 words)

  
 Travel Channel :: Los Angeles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bob Hope Airport (BUR), formerly known as Burbank airport, serves the San Fernando Valley with six airlines.
Bob Hope Airport is the closest to downtown L.A., and domestic flights to it can be cheaper than flights to LAX -- it's definitely worth checking out.
Taxis to and from Ontario Airport run on a meter and can cost up to $40 or $50 depending on traffic; taxis between downtown and the Bob Hope Airport are also metered and can cost $35 to $40.
travel.discovery.com /destinations/fodors/losangeles/tips_20026_1.html   (1289 words)

  
 Mayor Sam's Sister City - Home of Los Angeles Politics: Bob Hope Airport Parking Rates Increase   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The airport has raised the price of most of their lots from a very affordable $7 to $9 and as much as $11 a day.
Last year, the airport purchased the private lot and now holding a monopoly, the first thing the airport does is jack up the price.
Airports operate as quasi-monopoly entities and if they were private there would be no need for competitive pricing, quality service, expensive safety and security measures, or other benefits from a true free market system.
mayorsam.blogspot.com /2006/02/bob-hope-airport-parking-rates.html   (738 words)

  
 Cheap Airfare Tickets Discount Flights to Burbank : Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Airport Code BUR   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bob Hope Airport (BUR), formerly called Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena International Airport, is a centrally located airport in Burbank, California, which connects over five million passengers to worldwide destinations annually.
The airport was officially renamed as a memorial to mark the 100th birthday of famous entertainer Bob Hope, who kept his private airplane parked at the Burbank Airport.
The terminal complex of Burbank Airport is situated in an area of 170,000 square feet and the authorities are planning to expand the terminal by a further 80,000 square feet for the added convenience of travelers.
www.isavetravel.com /flights/cheap-airfare-to-Burbank-BUR.htm   (1669 words)

  
 Bob hope - superthesaurus.com Info About Bob hope   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bob Hope A James Cagney love scene is one where he lets the other guy live.
Bob Hope Bob Hope was born Leslie Towns Hope in England on May 29
Bob Hope; I don't know if the presidential candidates are running for the Bob Hope; If you watch a game, it's fun.
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 Bob Hope Airport - Bob Hope Airport, BUR, Burbank Airport
The airport hopes to be able to expand further in the future to accommodate all its passengers, but at the moment, any expansion of the airport is being protested by the city of Burbank.
Bob Hope Airport has a number of ways in which it lends assistance to travelers or airport visitors with special needs or disabilities.
Bob Hope Airport does allow one person to accompany passengers who are disabled, elderly, or minor children to the gate.
articles.directorym.com /Bob_Hope_Airport-a853491.html   (2097 words)

  
 Metro Investment Report - Pasadena’s Chris Holden On Bob Hope Airport’s Long Range Planning
Certainly, with the ease and availability of service at Bob Hope Airport, as well as Long Beach and some of the other regional airports, the flying public will be encouraged to increase their use of the regional airports.
I know that each airport is working to develop its own airport growth management plan, but it is also important to have some type of a community discussion among all of the regional airports.
I believe that the operators of each of these airports have their finger on the pulse of what’s going on at their facility, and regular meetings on the part of the regional airports would allow us to stay on top of the hot button issues.
www.metroinvestmentreport.com /mir?module=displaystory&story_id=20&edition_id=4&format=html   (1467 words)

  
 NBAA > Airports in Focus > Bob Hope Airport (BUR) - Burbank, CA
Thanks to mostly voluntary efforts by NBAA members and others, and with the introduction of quieter aircraft, the noise contour for the airport - the outer limit of what the FAA and California authorities consider to be the area inconsistent with aircraft noise - has in recent years contracted significantly.
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, owner and operator of Bob Hope Airport (BUR), has completed an FAA Part 161 Study (Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions), which proposes a nighttime curfew at the airport.
Bob Hope Airport - formerly called Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport - is located in the City of Burbank, CA, but owned and operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.
web.nbaa.org /public/ops/airports/bur   (841 words)

  
 Bob Hope Airport - Burbank, CA - Insider Pages
Bob Hope Airport is the ideal solution for domestic flights....
It is an older airport so it's not as nice as some of the newer ones but I like that it is really small.
I've actually showed up to the airport 40 minutes before my flight was scheduled to TAKE OFF and still had ten minutes of free time just sitting at the gate before I boarded.
www.insiderpages.com /profiles/BobHopeAirport-NCGWYupxSVyEursTimhH3w   (953 words)

  
 Burbank Airport Renamed Bob Hope Airport
Burbank Airport, near Los Angeles, was renamed Bob Hope Airport on Wednesday in honor of the beloved entertainer who died in July at the age of 100.
Hope's widow Dolores, his daughter Linda and comedienne Phyllis Diller took part in the renaming ceremony which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first flight.
Hope died at his Toluca Lake home in suburban Los Angeles just two months after the nation marked his 100th birthday with movie retrospectives, television specials and the naming of "Bob Hope Square" in central Hollywood.
news.airwise.com /stories/2003/12/1071702541.html   (179 words)

  
 Bob Hope Airport | Airport Guide | iExplore.com
The airport was officially renamed Bob Hope Airport on 17 December 2003, the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight and the year that Hope was born.
The airport is the closest airport to Hollywood and central Los Angeles.
The Hilton Burbank Airport and Convention Center (tel: (818) 843 6000) is situated opposite the main entrance to the airport and is connected to the airport terminal by shuttle bus.
www.iexplore.com /airportguides/California/BUR/Overview   (848 words)

  
 Bob Hope Airport in Burbank - Burbank, CA, 91505-1062 - Citysearch
Five million passengers use the airport each year, and in order to facilitate their famous ease of use, the Airport Authority has proposed increasing the terminal from 170,000 to 250,000 square feet.
Burbank Airport is five minutes from my house, and I like to park at their lots for $12 a day when I don't get a lift or take a taxi.
It's a small airport, to be sure, but with that limited size comes speed and convinience you don't get in more major airports.
losangeles.citysearch.com /profile/316165/burbank_ca/burbank_airport.html   (381 words)

  
 Boston.com / A&E / Movies / Calif. airport renamed Bob Hope Airport
Bob Hope's name appears on schools, a Navy ship and plane, and streets from Palm Springs to his hometown of Cleveland.
Dolores Hope, making a rare public appearance since her husband's death on July 27, told the crowd about waiting for him to return from the South Pacific in 1943.
The airport was sold to the cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena in 1978, which now operate it jointly.
www.boston.com /ae/movies/articles/2003/12/17/calif_airport_renamed_bob_hope_airport   (281 words)

  
 Coming Soon: Bob Hope Airport - CBS News
Hope had told his family he would appreciate an airport in his name.
She says Hope often flew in and out of Burbank Airport, and kept his private jet there.
Hope's family plans a fund-raiser to help reimburse the airport for the cost of replacing signs, stationery and business cards.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2003/11/04/entertainment/main581914.shtml   (341 words)

  
 Bob Hope Airport - Burbank, CA - Insider Pages
BUR is a pretty nice local airport, but you gotta deal with its annoying ticket lines, finicky traffic patterns, slow car shuttles, and, especially, its epically long main terminal.
Great airport because it's so small, and the security line is tolerable.
This airport caters to the business traveler who does not want to fly out of LAX and to short-flight city markets (like Sacramento, Las Vegas and Phoenix.) Leisure travels to all points across the United States are accessible with limited stop-overs.
www.insiderpages.com /profiles/BobHopeAirport-mJVp7LmuRr_dt7sTimhH3w   (408 words)

  
 PASSUR Overview
"Airports today can no longer afford to just approximate or rely on others to know what is flying in and out of their facilities, whether from an operations or a revenue standpoint," said Sidney Allen, Special Projects Manager, Bob Hope Airport.
Pulse is used at Bob Hope for operations, noise and revenue analysis.
"Bob Hope Airport, along with a number of other leading airports now using PASSUR Pulse, are proving that airports no longer must settle for complex or expensive reporting about their own operations and landing fee revenues," stated Jim Barry, Megadata President and CEO.
www.passur.com /news_2_17_2004.html   (400 words)

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