Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Unveils New Details About Concourse M Project

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) unveiled new design concepts for the Concourse M project.

The renderings, which can be accessed here, depict the 37,537 square feet pre-engineered structure’s interior and exterior. Concourse M will be constructed on the west side of the airfield, separate from the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and will add six gates that allow for six narrow-body aircraft; four gates will be contact gates, and two gates will be walk-out gates.

“Concourse M is a critical project that allows us to deliver more airline gates quickly, especially as we ramp up construction across the airfield”, said Ghizlane Badawi, AUS Chief Executive Officer. “As we continue design and pre-construction work on the new 26-gate Concourse B, we know our airline partners and passengers need more space as soon as possible, and this project will do just that, all while offering AUS travelers convenient amenities.”

Passengers will access the facility by a shuttle bus that will pick them up from Gate 13, the airport’s only ground-level gate. The facility will be used for diversions and throughout construction. Concourse M gates will be used as reliever gates during the construction of Concourse B and the remodeling of Concourse A to ensure gate capacity is not lost due to construction activities.  

The facility will feature restrooms, a pet relief room, and outdoor canopies to provide shade for passengers using walk-out gates and shuttle buses. On Thursday, March 26, the Austin City Council will vote to authorize a food service and retail concession lease agreement for the facility. AUS will share more information about concessions following the Council’s vote.

Concourse M is currently in the design and pre-construction phase, with Page, now Stantec/Fentress, as the joint-venture design firm. The project will be constructed by Hensel Phelps. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the airport aiming to open the facility as early as Spring 2028.

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About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by Austin Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport achieved large-hub status by the Federal Aviation Administration for the first time in 2022. Austin-Bergstrom is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region.

The airport serves approximately 20 million passengers a year and is home to over 40 local brands to shop and dine at, 8 live music stages and more than 15 airlines. As we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States.

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About Journey With AUS
Journey With AUS is the Austin-Bergstrom Airport Expansion and Development program. The program is a strategic, phased approach to guiding construction and improvement projects, including select 2040 Master Plan projects and near-term improvements to address record-breaking growth at AUS. Journey With AUS projects will improve the passenger experience and meet the rising demand for air service at AUS through 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 expansion program will make ~$400 million in funding available for small businesses.