Austin Bergstrom (AUS) Airport

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  • AUS Airport Overview
    Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS - also known as "ABIA Airport" - opened for passengers in 1999 on the site of a refurbished air force base. It is the gateway to the City of Austin and to Central Texas. AUS airport has two major terminals: the main terminal, a/k/a the Barbara Jordan Terminal (named after US Senator) and the South Terminal.

    ABIA's new South Terminal, opened in 2008, is the first facility in the United States intended to accommodate low-cost airlines. VivaAerobus is the first airline offering daily scheduled flights to and from Cancun and Monterrey, Mexico. FunJet, a charter, offers vacation destination to Riviera Maya. More airlines and destinations are planned to follow. The streamlined terminal operates differently from other terminals. The passenger's journey has been simplified by reducing the walking distance from check-in to the aircraft, and from the aircraft to baggage claim. There are no jet bridges or complicated baggage handling systems, allowing airlines using the terminal to pass the savings to the customer. Parking is located a short walk from the terminal building. A range of food and beverage, news and gift, tax and duty free outlets are available to passengers.

    Although the aviation industry is going through challenging times, the Austin-Bergstrom Airport administration believes that it cannot compromise on customer service and traveler safety. It hopes that the Aviation Department uses creative approaches to reduce its operating costs and generate revenue. As a revenue-generating airport, it must make a profit to operate and pay for airport improvements. By doing so, the airport runs and has run without burdening the City budget or tax payer since 1982.

    Airlines have shown confidence by adding new non-stop destinations and new airlines have begun serving Austin. AUS Airport businesses have shown their confidence in the Austin market as well. New restaurants and gift shops continue to open in the terminal.


  • Main Terminal / Concourses at Austin Bergstrom AUS Airport
    AUS airport has two major terminals: the MAIN TERMINAL, also known as BARBARA JORDAN TERMINAL (named after US Senator) at 3600 Presidential Blvd., and the SOUTH TERMINAL at 10,000 Logistics Lane.

    THE MAIN TERMINAL is a 2-level half-mile wide, curved structure. The lower level has the baggage carousels, car rental desks, the Super Shuttle service and airport passenger security. The upper level has the ticket counters, security checkpoints and the airline gates. Most departing passengers enter on the upper level of the airport and arriving passengers are picked up on the lower level. The driveway in front of the airport is a one-way eastbound street; therefore, the terminal will be to the right of arriving vehicles. The Main Terminal, gates 1 - 25, is served by the following airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, American, Continental, Delta, ExpressJet, Frontier, JetBlue, Northwest, Midwest, Southwest, United, United Express, US Airways, reaching 54 destinations.

    The SOUTH TERMINAL is now used by budget airlines such as Funjet Vacations and Viva Aerobus. It is planned to expand this service. The South Terminal is on the south side of the airport. Passengers must drive or take a cab to get there. The address is: 10,000 Logistics Lane.

    DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

    1. To North Terminal:
    From North/Downtown Austin -- Heading south on 183 from downtown Austin, pass the exit for the main terminal and continue 2.5 miles down 183 to Burleson Rd. Turn left onto Burleson Rd, travel 1.5 miles to General Aviation Avenue. Turn left onto General Aviation Avenue and proceed on and follow the signs.

    The South Terminal entrance is approximately 1 mile down the road on the left:

    2. To South Terminal:
    (a) From South Austin -- heading east on Hwy 71 (Ben White Blvd.), veer right onto 183 South and travel 2.5 miles to Burleson Rd. Turn left onto Burleson Rd, travel 1.5 miles to General Aviation Avenue. Turn left onto General Aviation Avenue and proceed on and follow the signs.
    (b) From the East -- heading west on 71, turn left on FM 973, then right on Burleson Rd. Then turn right on General Aviation and proceed to the South Terminal entrance, which is approximately 3/4 of a mile on the left.