Pasadena Co-Owned Burbank Airport Unveils Electric Shuttle Fleet

The Hollywood Burbank Airport, partly owned by the City of Pasadena through the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, unveiled four all-electric passenger shuttles this week.

The new shuttles offer passengers transportation to and from the terminal while reducing environmental impact, according to an airport press release. The shuttles are operated in a partnership with Ace Parking.

“It’s a quieter ride — and good for the environment!” stated the Hollywood Burbank Airport in its official press release announcing the new electric shuttle service.

Each shuttle accommodates up to 14 passengers and operates on a single charge for 135 to 150 miles.

The vehicles represent a milestone in the airport’s “Clean Fleet Program,” which has now achieved the 50% electrification mark required by the Air Quality Improvement Program with the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, which has jointly owned and operated the airport since its formation in 1977, had previously established requirements for fleet electrification. A 2022 document from the Authority stated that “fifty percent of the shuttle bus fleet serving the Airport be electrified by 2023.”

The Clean Fleet Policy provides a framework for efficient and low-emitting fleet operations across various jurisdictions. As of March 2025, 94 entities have adopted this policy in the nonattainment area overseen by the Regional Transportation Council.

Prior to introducing the electric shuttles, Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Economy Lot C offered complimentary shuttle service to the terminal every 10-15 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.

This initiative builds upon previous electric vehicle efforts at the airport. In 2016, the Burbank Water and Power Department installed three dual connector Siemens VersiCharge Level 2 Plug-In Electric Vehicle charging stations in the airport’s Valet parking garage.

“The Authority is pleased to have these electric vehicle charging stations added to the list of conveniences for our customers, providing them the ability to charge their vehicles while using valet parking at the Airport,” said Bill Wiggins, Airport Authority President, at that time.

The airport’s commitment to sustainability will continue with its new passenger terminal currently under construction. The Elevate BUR project, scheduled for completion in late 2026 at an estimated cost of $1.2 billion, will include a new parking structure with EV charging capabilities and is designed to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver certification.

These developments align with broader electric vehicle initiatives in the region. In July 2021, the city of Burbank installed 16 public electric vehicle charging ports in Downtown Burbank as part of its transportation electrification efforts.

For more information about flights, services, vendors, and maps, visitors can go to https://www.HollywoodBurbankAirport.com or find the airport on social media.