How to use Hollywood Burbank Airport Wi-Fi?

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) offers free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the terminal. Learn how to connect to the #NBCWiFi network on your laptop and mobile devices.

How to connect to Hollywood Burbank Airport Wi-Fi?

  1. Go to Settings and turn Wi-Fi on.
  2. Select “#NBCWiFi” from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  3. A Wi-Fi access page will load. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect.
  4. You will be connected to the Burbank Airport Wi-Fi network.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wi-Fi login page is not appearing

Users have expressed concerns with the Wi-Fi at the BUR airport with common complaints being the Wi-Fi captive page not opening. If you have previously connected to the Wi-Fi, go to the Wi-Fi network’s settings and select Forget this network. If you have auto-join/auto-connect enabled, toggle it off.

Now re-join the “#NBCWiFi” network and open a web browser such as Chrome or Safari on your device and type in any non-https URL in the address bar such as http://captive.apple.com or http://8.8.8.8. This should prompt the Wi-Fi captive portal to load and you should be automatically redirected to the Wi-Fi login page.

Make sure you are using Fixed Private Wi-Fi address and Device MAC.

  • iOS: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Click on the (i) button next to #NBCWiFi > Tap Private Wi-Fi Address and select Fixed.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > #NBCWiFi Network details > Under Privacy, select Use Device MAC.

How fast is the Hollywood Burbank Airport Wi-Fi network?

You can expect median download speeds of up to 5-10 Mbps. You should be able to browse the web, check your emails and use social messaging apps. The Wi-Fi speeds might be slower during peak hour and holidays.

The current Wi-Fi internet provider for BUR airport is NBC4. As on August 12, 2025, Hollywood Burbank Airport has selected Boingo Wireless as the provider of the new BUR replacement terminal. Users should expect fasters speeds after the upgrade thanks to its Wi-Fi 7 technology.

About Hollywood Burbank Airport

Hollywood Burbank Airport, formerly known as Bob Hope Airport is located 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles in Burbank, California. For Southern CA travellers it is the most convenient airport for flying to and from Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the SFV. It served 6.5 million annual passengers. It has two interconnected terminals, Terminal A with nine gates (A1 to A9) and Terminal B with five gates (B1 to B5), and both terminals are within a short radius from each other. It serves major airlines including Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and Southwest. The airport offers shuttle service and taxi cabs, ride share (Uber, Lyft), buses and trails.

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