Journey With AUS is a multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program that will:
- Meet the air service needs of Central Texas
- Maintain excellent passenger experience
- Provide flexible expansion for dynamic airline growth
The program's overall scope and budget are currently in development.
The improvements will be funded through traditional airport development funding sources, such as airport cash reserves, current and future airport revenues, future revenue bond proceeds, and Federal Aviation Administration grants. No local Austin taxpayer dollars will be used to fund the program.
Construction Activities
Journey With AUS construction activities in the terminal may be noticeable to passengers.
Visit AustinTexas.gov/AUSConstructionUpdates for a list of scheduled and active construction activities.
Barbara Jordan Terminal Improvements
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Improved TSA Checkpoints
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Overview
Improvements and expansion for Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.Timeline
Checkpoint 2East opened in December 2021. Approximately 16,000 sq ft added to the terminal for the new baggage handling system, which is currently under construction, will expand TSA Checkpoint 3.
Department of Aviation, TSA and construction team members celebrate the opening of Checkpoint 2 East in December 2021
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New Outbound Baggage Handling System
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Overview
Creation of a centralized baggage processing system for departing checked bags to meet the demand of 30 million annual passengers. New conveyor belts and an expanded system will have checked luggage travel across 1.5 miles of conveyor belts. Once fully completed, the system will process 4,000 bags per hour and will increase system reliability, meaning bags will be less likely to miss their flights and flights will be less likely to be delayed due to delayed bags.Timeline
Delivery and installation of the new system began in November 2022. The initial part of the new system is anticipated to begin processing bags in late 2024.Budget
The total cost for this project is approximately $176.7 million. -
Westside Terminal Expansion
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Overview
Addition of 30,000 sq ft on the concourse level with an added mezzanine and lower-level airline support space for new passenger amenities, the replacement of 12 boarding bridges and the creation of 3 new gates to offset gate closures during tunnel construction.Timeline
Currently in design with construction estimated to begin in spring 2023.Budget
The total cost for this project is approximately $165 million
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Atrium Infill to Expand Passenger Processing
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Overview
More square feet added to the terminal for security screening, bag check and passenger processing by filling in existing open space above baggage claim.Timeline
Currently in the pre-design phase.Budget
The total cost for this project is approximately $175 million
The space highlighted in purple reflects the space that will be filled in for more floor space
Expansion Projects
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Airfield Enhancements & Utility Infrastructure
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Overview
Airfield enhancements and utility infrastructure, including a new Central Utility Plant and a new Austin Energy substation along with the removal of 30+ unused buildings on the south side of the airport for future development.Budget
The building removal project is approximately $14 million. Additional project budgets are in development.
Photos of unused and vacant buildings set to be removed for future development.
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New Midfield Concourse & Connector Tunnel
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Overview
Construction of a new concourse with a minimum of ten gates, expandable for future growth and connected to the Barbara Jordan Terminal through an underground tunnel.Timeline
Currently in the pre-design phase.Budget
Budget in development.
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New Air Cargo Facility
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Overview
Design, build, and lease a new flexible cargo facility with airside access and space for trailer staging and employee parking.Timeline
Currently under construction and estimated to complete construction in 2024.Budget
Approximately $33 million.
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New Airline Fuel Facility
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Overview
Addition of a second airplane fuel facility to have enough fuel supply on hand to meet the projected demand increase of 3% to 5% annually over the next ten years.Timeline
Currently under construction and estimated to begin operations in 2025.Budget
Approximately $70 million, funded by the AUS Fuels airline fueling consortium.Learn More
Click here to visit the fuel facility project website to learn more.
Community Information and News
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News
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Austin-Bergstrom invites neighbors & travelers to an Airport Open House at the Southeast Branch Library - January 2023
Architecture and Management Support Services firms selected for airport improvement program - December 2022
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport starts installation of new outbound baggage handling system - November 2022
Journey With AUS expansion & development projects cleared for take-off with an FAA-approved Environmental Assessment - August 2022
AUS launches communications campaign for Airport Expansion and Development Program - August 2022
$15 Million from Infrastructure Law Coming to Austin Airport for Expansion Project - July 2022
AUS secures $400 million of funding for Airport Expansion and Development Program projects - May, 2022
AUS to hold Environmental Assessment open house, virtual meeting - March 2022
AUS opens new TSA security checkpoint - December 2021
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January 19th Open House
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On January 19th, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport held an Open House for neighbors, the traveling public, and the community to learn more about our active and upcoming improvement, development and expansion projects.
Meeting Materials
If you missed the event, see below for a tour of the Open House
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Contracting and Business Opportunities
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Visit this page for more information for the contracting community.
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Environmental Review & Assessment
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After reviewing the Final Environmental Assessment, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved on July 22, 2022 an environmental Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Record of Decision for the proposed Journey With AUS projects.
