AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is preparing for a busy October with the return of major events such as the Austin City Limits music festival (ACL) and the Formula 1 US Grand Prix race. Following a busy summer travel season that saw record-breaking travel volumes, passengers flying in and out of AUS should know what to expect this October, which is expected to bring in a new record number of single-day departing travelers for both ACL and the Formula 1 race.
High passenger days at AUS are days with 30,000+ departing passengers. High passenger days are expected on:
When to arrive at AUS
Security screening & packing correctly
Parking and/or dropping off passengers
Mobility assistance and accessibility needs
Getting the most out of AUS
Information for Allegiant and Frontier travelers: Know your terminal
The Department of Aviation has been working alongside the TSA, AUS airlines, concession operators and other on-airport partners to plan for the upcoming busy days by hosting a job showcase and hiring fair to address the continued labor shortage the airport has experienced and by requesting and receiving additional TSA officers for security screening through the end of October. Passengers needing assistance at any point in their journey at AUS are encouraged to call the Airport Operations Center at (512) 530-2242 or to ask any Department of Aviation staff member for assistance.
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Owned and operated by the City of Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine in Central Texas, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Its reflection of local food, music, art, and customer service has earned Austin-Bergstrom recognition—including Runner-Up for Best U.S. Airport in Fodor’s 2019 Travel Awards. For the latest news, real-time flight information, parking availability, and details on the many services provided at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport visit FlyAustin.com. You can also follow Austin-Bergstrom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Journey With AUS Journey With AUS is the airport expansion and development program. The program is a strategic, phased approach to guiding construction and improvement projects, including select 2040 Master Plan projects, at AUS over the next several years. Journey With AUS projects will improve the passenger experience and meet the rising demand for air service at AUS in three phases; optimizing the Barbara Jordan Terminal through improvements that accommodate forecasted demand and enhance operations; expanding infrastructure to increase gates; constructing a new midfield concourse, and connecting tunnel. Driving regional economic recovery and supporting Austin’s growth is a primary goal of the program. The program will create jobs and provide opportunities for local businesses and the Minority-owned (MBE) and Woman-owned businesses (WBE) in the contracting community.
In 2021, AUS launched an Environmental Assessment (EA) guided by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to support the program, which was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review and approval in spring 2022. The FAA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision in July 2022.