Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Posted on May 15th, 2024

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS, KAUS) is an international facility five miles from the city center in the southeast metro. AUS was the 28th busiest in the U.S. for commercial passengers in 2022, with more than 21 million. It’s now the third busiest airport in Texas, behind DFW and IAH.

Austin Executive Airport is a nearby alternative to Austin Bergstrom for private jet travelers on the city’s north side or events at the Circuit of the Americas. It is located on State Highway 130, southeast of the city, near Pflugerville.

About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Opened in 1999 on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base site, the airport replaced Robert Mueller Municipal for commercial flights and private jet charters. AUS serves the greater Austin metropolitan area, and it’s 5 miles southeast of downtown with access from State Route 183, S.R. 130, and Hwy 71.

There are two terminals in AUS:

Barbara Jordan Terminal: Serves most domestic and international flights.
South Terminal: Serves regional and low-cost carriers.

The City of Austin owns and operates Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which is an economic engine empowering tens of thousands of people with job opportunities. Some of the top destinations from AUS include:

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Atlanta, Georgia
Los Angeles, California
Denver, Colorado

Whether flying for work or leisure, chartering a private jet to (AUS) Austin Bergstrom International Airport or (EDC) Austin Executive Airport is the most comfortable and convenient way to travel to or from the city. Private jets can depart from AUS daily and enjoy direct ramp access for boarding and deplaning, private terminals, aircraft hangars, and on-site car rental.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Key Facts

Airport Codes:
IATA code: AUS
ICAO code: KAUS
FAA LID: AUS
Location (Lat/Long): Latitude: N30-11.7, Longitude: W097-40.2
Hours of Operation: 24 hours
Fixed-Base Operator (FBO): Three fixed-based operators (FBOs) offer 24-hour services.
Runway: 17R/35L – 12,250 ft. long is the longest runway.
U.S. Customs: Yes, Including Pre-Clearance.
Address: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Runways

The airport has two parallel runways, and these are:

Runway 17R/35L is 12,248 feet long
Runway 17L/35R is 9,000 long

17R/35L is the main runway and one of the largest in the US. Both 17R/35L and 17R/35R are equipped with ILS and RNAV(GPS) to facilitate landing during low-visibility conditions.

Austin-Bergstrom: Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)

Austin-Bergstrom has three fixed-base operators who offer full private jet services on the south side of the main terminal. These are:

Signature Flight Support
Atlantic Aviation
Million Air

All three FBOs are located along Emma Browning Drive. Austin private jet charters and passengers can enjoy direct ramp access for boarding and deplaning, private FBO terminals, rental cars, and ground transportation services.

Austin-Bergstrom: Terminals

There are two terminals at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Barbara Jordan Terminal
South Terminal

The Barbara Jordan Terminal is the main terminal used by most airlines. It has 34 gates, six of which can accommodate national & international flights, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and more. Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines use the South Terminal. It has three gates.

The two terminals must be accessed separately since they are not connected. While the Barbara Jordan Terminal lies north of the airport, The South Terminal is towards the south of the airport and is only accessible via 183 South or 130 to Burleson Road from the airport’s southern border. TX-71 can reach the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

Austin-Bergstrom: Transportation & Facilities

Capital Metro provides public transportation for Austin, operating buses, MetroRail, and more. Passengers can reach Austin-Bergstrom International Airport by taking Capital Metro’s high-frequency Route 20.

There are also rideshares available at AUS:

Earth Ride
Lyft
Uber
Wingz
Wridz

The rideshare pick-up area is at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (North Terminal). South Terminal rideshares are picked up curbside.

Taxi services currently available are:

ATX Co-Op: Airport Minimum Departure Fare: $30
Central City Taxi: Airport Minimum Departure Fare: $30.55
Z-Trip: Airport Minimum Departure Fare: $20
Homeland Austin Taxi: Airport Minimum Departure Fare: $30

Note: Taxi fares from the airport include a $3.50 airport surcharge.

Austin-Bergstrom: Parking

The airport offers two parking garages, Blue & Red, and Economy Lot parking. FBO parking is by valet and in the private lots surrounding their terminals. ABIA Parking manages the public parking at Austin-Bergstrom. Blue Garage is the most convenient option for travelers and is located south of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Red Garage is located north of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The parking rates at Austin-Bergstrom Airport are:

Blue Garage: $17/daily
Red Garage: $27/daily
Economy Lot: $10/daily
Short-term parking costs $5/hour at both Blue & Red garages.

A cell phone lot is also available 24/7 for drivers waiting to pick up arriving passengers at the commercial terminals.

Austin-Bergstrom: Hotels Nearby

Here are some recommendations if you are looking for hotels near the airport.

Hilton Austin Airport
Holiday Inn Austin Airport
Ramada Austin Airport
Candlewood Suites Austin Airport

Austin-Bergstrom: Nearby Airports

There are many commercial airports near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Some of these are:

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) → ~75 miles
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) → ~70 miles
Easterwood Airport → ~108 miles

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: Popular Private Jet Travel Routes

Origin	Destination	Flight Time[Approx]	Private Jet Category	Passenger Capacity
Austin-Bergstrom	Dallas	1 Hour	Light Jet	4-6
Austin-Bergstrom	Las Vegas	2.5 Hours	Mid Jet	6-8
Chicago	Austin-Bergstrom	2.5 Hours	Super Mid Jet	6-9
New York	Austin-Bergstrom	4 Hours	Heavy Jet	8-16

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FAQs

What are the operational hours of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport?

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is operational 24 hours a day.

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