Burbank Airport Noise Study to Delay Plans for New Terminal
All but abandoning efforts to break ground on a new terminal this year, Burbank airport officials voted Monday to launch an exhaustive noise study that they say could delay the new $300-million complex for three years or more.
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority had resisted efforts to conduct such a study in hopes of avoiding a lengthy delay.
But faced with widespread opposition to the tentative terminal deal negotiated last year, the authority voted 8 to 0 Monday to authorize the study.
“It’s a big step for Burbank, the community and the [airport] commission,” airport Executive Director Dios Marrero said. “We are seeking no guarantees in return. We hope our good faith will bring good-faith responses.”
The noise study has been sought by Burbank residents and city officials who believe that the new, larger terminal will lead to more noise. Among other things, the study will examine a possible ban on flights between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Originally, airport officials had hoped to win Burbank City Council approval for the terminal this month, breaking ground later this year.
With the noise study underway, the City Council probably will not approve the terminal for at least two years, Kirsch said.
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