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A group of airport and city leaders stand inside a bright, modern terminal area holding a ribbon that reads “Journey With AUS” during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. They smile for photos in front of new security screening equipment, marking the opening of a newly expanded checkpoint space.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Celebrates Completion of West Infill Expansion
Major milestone in expansion program adds 75,000 square feet of space AUSTIN, Texas - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the West Infill project, a transformative addition to the Barbara Jordan Terminal and…
Line chart titled “AUS Passenger Traffic – 5 Year Trend” showing monthly total passengers from January through December for years 2021 through 2025. The x-axis lists months and the y-axis shows total passengers, ranging from about 100,000 to just over 2.1 million. Passenger traffic generally rises from winter into spring, peaks in late spring and summer, dips slightly in early fall, and rebounds in October before tapering toward December. The 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 lines cluster between roughly 1.4M
AUS December 2025 Passenger Traffic and Year-End Numbers
AUSTIN, TEXAS – 2025 marked another exciting year for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The airport continued its mission to connect travelers to the world while embracing growth, innovation, and a vibrant spirit reflective of Austin and…
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Welcomes Cayman Airways with New Nonstop Service to Grand Cayman

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is proud to announce a new international partnership with Cayman Airways, the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands.

Image of Kendra Scott's airport store. Images of people and red hearts surround an illuminated Kendra Scott logo atop the store's entrance.
Kendra Scott Opens First-Ever Airport Store Inside AUS’s Main Terminal—Right Here in the City Where the Brand was Born
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), in partnership with Kendra Scott and concession partner Paradies Lagardère, proudly unveiled the first-ever Kendra Scott store located inside an airport on January 9, 2026. The opening…
Graphic of AUS passenger traffic compared through years 2021-2025, from January to December of those years.
November 2025 Passenger, Cargo Traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
AUSTIN, TEXAS –Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) passenger traffic growth for November 2025 was up 3.12% compared to November 2024, with 1,825,153 passengers flying during the month. November 2025 Passenger Activity: Total passenger…
Conceptual aerial rendering of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport showing planned expansions under the Journey With AUS program, including Concourse B, Concourse M, and a new Arrivals and Departures Hall, with aircraft at gates, roadways, parking structures, and surrounding airport infrastructure.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Airline Partners Finalize Historic Use and Lease Agreements to Support Multi-Billion-Dollar Expansion Program
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) today announced the completion of new multi-year Airline Use and Lease Agreements and Signatory Cargo Agreements that have established the financial and operational framework for how…
Holiday Travel Tips graphic with bold text reading ‘HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS’ on a festive background. Decorative string lights line the top, with holiday ornaments, wrapped gifts, and small toy figures on the right. A stylized airport terminal silhouette appears along the bottom, and a small airplane icon is shown in flight, suggesting air travel during the holiday season.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Provides Travel Tips for a Busy Holiday Travel Season
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is prepared to welcome holiday travelers and encourages passengers to plan ahead, arrive early and prepare for a busy terminal experience starting Friday, December 19 through Sunday…
AUS Leadership, TSA and construction partners posing in front of a ticket counter.
New Outbound Baggage Handling System Activates Ahead of Schedule, Increasing Bag Reliability & More
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is excited to celebrate the completion of the new Outbound Baggage Handling System (BHS), a major upgrade to baggage processing as part of the Journey With AUS Expansion Program. This high…
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Secures $108 Million in Funding Commitment for Expansion Program
AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) announced a major federal funding commitment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help meet Central Texas’ rapidly growing travel demands. AUS has received a Letter of…