Owned and operated by
@austintexasgov
, AUS is the gateway to Central Texas. This account is monitored on weekdays from 9-5 📞Reach AUS 24/7: 512-530-2242
Under federal requirements, masks remain mandatory for all passengers, employees & visitors at the airport. Refusal to comply could result in penalties under federal law, including removal & denial of re-entry.
#MaskUpAUS
Learn more:
It’s been a cold & wet past couple of days with more cold weather on the way. Shoutout to all the AUS team members working hard & making the most of getting our passengers safely to their destinations❤️
🎥: ishineushine2 on IG + TikTok
The lost pup has been reunited with his owner! 💖 2-year-old toddler Lucas is overjoyed to have his best plushy friend, Kopus (Ka-poosh), back in his arms.🐶
Bad weather in the DFW area has caused a couple of widebodies to divert to AUS. Korean Air's 787 and Emirates 777.
We hope the passengers + crew will be on their way soon, but in the meantime, we'll be marveling at the Dreamliner & Triple 7.
Today until 6 p.m., our friends from the
@TXMilitary
will be in baggage claim (near carousels 5 & 6) offering Pfizer and Moderna 1st, 2nd and booster shots for anyone in the terminal!
Bring your vaccine card (or photo of it) for 2nd shots and boosters. 🎄💉🛫
We're thrilled to welcome back our dear friends from across the pond,
@British_Airways
!
Nonstop
#FlyAUStin
service resumed this afternoon, with 3x weekly flights between Austin and London.
🤠💂🇺🇸🇬🇧
Puppy Friend hasn’t found his owner yet, but he’s taken an interest in how we do things around AUS. This morning, he interviewed for a pawsition with our Planning & Development team. 🐾
🐶 If you recognize this friend, let us know! We are trying to get him home for the holidays.
Hey y'all! Notice we're shining a little brighter these days? That's cause we're spreading some Pride love with rainbow lights! 🌈✨ Come check them out!
📍Gate 12 - Gate 1
📣Do you recognize this puppy friend?? We found them waiting for their owner on the second level of the Blue Garage, just outside of the elevator. We’re going to keep them safe until we can find their rightful owner 🐶🩷
AUS is aware of an individual that was struck and killed on runway 17R by a landing aircraft earlier this evening. The incident is currently under investigation and we will provide more information as it becomes available.
Today, with the Texas wildflowers in full bloom, a member of
@British_Airways
fleet of heritage aircraft arrived in Austin! Did you know that this year BA is celebrating their 100-year centenary?
#BA100
#FlyAustin
Who remembers the 1989 AUS?
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport was the original Austin Airport and the first AUS. You can still spot the former Air Traffic Control Tower today in the Mueller neighborhood! ✈️
Cheers to
@lufthansa
on their inaugural flight anniversary from Austin to Frankfurt, Germany! 🎉✈️ From the heart of Texas to the heart of Europe, thank you for connecting us to new adventures and cultures. Here's to many more years of smooth travels and unforgettable journeys!
REMINDER: TSA extended the face mask requirement through January 18, 2022. Please do your part and
#maskup
during these unpredictable times.
Here is what you need to know.
As we bring the week to a close, we want to pause for a moment to thank our incredible front-line staff who have been working nonstop, clearing snow, checking pipes, and assisting passengers in need during these challenging times.
#FlyAUStin
❄️🛫❤️
😷 Following today’s federal court ruling & the decision by
@TSA
to rescind the mask Security Directives, masks are no longer mandatory at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
#BREAKING
Due to today’s court ruling, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs. Full statement here:
‼️NEW passenger volume record broken: Yesterday saw 37,192 departing passengers, breaking a new record for second-busiest day ever at AUS.
Our previous second busiest day record was this year’s Friday before SXSW with 36,841 departing travelers.
As of now, our operations are normal. We apologize to all passengers for the long lines this morning & greatly appreciate your patience. Please continue to arrive at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights & 3 hours early for int'l. flights
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember our namesake, Captain John August Earl Bergstrom - the first Austinite to be killed in action during World War II. We honor him and all those before and after Capt. Bergstrom who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.
2-4-6-8 who do we appreciate?
@united
! 👏👏
Our airline partner expanded service to places like L.A. and is flying y'all to 4 of our airport’s 5 most popular destinations: LAX, DEN, LAS, NYC & SF Bay Area. Browse & book your flight to these summa spots
Cheers to
@AustinBeerworks
, Central Machine Works & Cool Liquors for supplying us with 40 kegs of clean water! Their aid helped ensure our concessions could safely prepare food for our passengers while we were under the boil water notice.
⚠️
#AUSAlert
Power outage: There is currently a power outage in the terminal. Airport teams have been dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage. If you are in the terminal, please follow instructions by AUS staff. We will post updates here. Thank you for your patience.
Travel flashback: Who remembers getting dropped off at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport?
This photo was taken in 1998, right before our airport was opened in the location we know it to be today!
In 1999, AUS dedicated the Barbara Jordan Terminal to Barbara Jordan, who paved the way for African American representation and racial equality in Texas politics.
Join us as we honor her legacy and, the next time you’re here, visit our Barbara Jordan statue.
#BlackHistoryMonth
30,000+ passengers are expected to fly out of AUS tomorrow (4/3) & Monday (4/4).
Please arrive early & come prepared, especially if you’re flying out before 8 a.m.
⚠️ Heads up, travelers: due to a global outage affecting airlines that serve AUS, anyone flying today should check their flight status before heading to the airport!
🚨 Check out the first look at our future Arrivals and Departures Hall at AUS! This conceptual rendering offers a glimpse of our vision to modernize your travel experience with expanded check-in, security, and baggage areas. We're in the early phases—stay tuned for more updates!
With 282 flights scheduled for today & 1,600 + more passengers flying out before 8 a.m. than we typically see, it's a busy day at AUS.
While operations have returned to normal, we continue to ask passengers to arrive a minimum of 2 hours in advance now through early April.
Y'all, the post
#ACLFest
travel surge is real.
Yesterday at AUS we had 30,328 passengers pass through security - that's a new all-time record for the airport for busiest day ever.
NEW! Howdy & welcome to Austin,
@VirginAtlantic
!
🇬🇧Nonstop flights to London Heathrow launch this May, with tickets going on sale this Wednesday, Jan. 12.
📰Read all about it:
AUS is open, ready to receive flights, and monitoring the weather.
However, decisions about whether or not an individual flight operates is decided by your respective airline. If you're traveling in the next few days, it is crucial to contact them for the latest updates.
TODAY: The Texas Department of Emergency Management and Texas National Guard will be offering free vaccinations from 12-6pm outside of baggage claim 5. All 3 vaccines will be provided! Second doses will be scheduled
@TDEM
facilities for later dates.
#letsgetvaccinated
💉
Look who stopped by to visit last week! Wave goodbye to the 2018 BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car that departed Austin on a Qatar B-777.
#flyAustin
@COTA
#AmericasGP
Officer Pastore’s procession is currently passing in front of AUS in eastbound HWY 71. Our team members have lined up to pay respects to our community’s fallen hero.
Traffic Advisory: Eastbound SH 71 at Spirit of Texas Dr by Austin Bergstrom Airport has been reduced to one lane by manure. A truck lost its load, and traffic there will stink for a while🤢. Stay left, keep your windows up, breathe lightly, and allow extra time.
#atxtraffic
Feelin’ prideful on this beautiful day to be an airport that welcomes and appreciates all our travelers & employees. 🌈 AUS is for everyone ⭐️
#HappyPride2023
#AUSAlert
At approx. 11:21, AUS received an active bomb threat. As a result, some flights were delayed taxiing to their gates or diverted. The threat has been cleared and normal operations have resumed.
We're delighted to share the news that
@British_Airways
will be returning to Central Texas on October 13, with 3x/week nonstop service between Austin and London Heathrow!
#FlyAUStin
🤠🛫💂
Full details here:
POWER UPDATE:
@austinenergy
has restored power to the terminal. TSA has begun screening passengers and we are working with APD to reopen airport roadways.
Please check your flight status before heading out to the airport as delays continue to be expected.
#AUSAlert
: As of this evening, flights at AUS are planned to resume at 1 p.m. tomorrow, 2/17.
If you have a flight after 1 p.m., contact your airline to make sure the flight is still scheduled before traveling to the airport. Cancellations & delays are possible pending weather.
AUS joins the world in mourning Queen Elizabeth II. In 1991, the Queen captured the hearts of Texans across the state with a visit to Austin, Dallas and San Antonio in 1991. AUS was proud to welcome her to our airport, our hometown and our state.
Welcome to Austin,
@VirginAtlantic
and
@richardbranson
! Kicking off our nonstop service to London with a press conference 🎤 & just announced: they’ll be launching daily flights to London next spring!
#AUSAlert
: An FAA system outage is causing ground stops at AUS and other airports across the country. Arriving & departing passengers can expect delays this morning & through the day.
✈️ Please stay in contact with your airline & check your flight status before heading to AUS.
⚠️Traffic will be severely congested on Friday as
@Austin_Police
prepares to lay to rest their fallen officer, Senior Police Officer Pastore with a funeral procession that will pass in front of the airport. The procession starts from Mopac at 8am.
FINAL UPDATE: Power is restored to the terminal & all roadways are open. Flights are taking off, but delays are still expected.
Thank you to our
@austinenergy
&
@Austin_Police
partners for working with us to safely restore power & operations to the airport.
🥧 Shout-out to all the airport employees around the country working hard today + tomorrow so that others can enjoy time with their loved ones.
Not only are you the unsung heroes of the holiday, it turns out that some of y’all are pie eating contest champs!
Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, $15M is heading to AUS!
Learn how the funding will build modern airports that meet the needs of our communities and growing passenger demand 👉
Here's a few photos from Air Force One's arrival today!
We would remind travelers that as the POTUS prepares to depart, they may experience delays on nearby roadways approaching the airport.
A look at Monday on the airfield vs. today. Our teams have worked hard to ensure our runways and taxiways are clear so AUS can receive flights.
A reminder that if you do have travel planned, it's vital to check your flight status with your airline before leaving for the airport.
Last month, AUS received a record-breaking number of diversions in a single month with 131 flights diverted to our airport - mostly due to bad weather in North Texas.
We average about 400 diverted flights a year, making us one of the busiest airports in the US for diversions✈️
We had an unexpected but exciting visitor yesterday!
@Qantas
made a diversion from
@DFWAirport
.
✈️Fun Fact: AUS receives more diversions than any other airport in the nation!
📸:
@keithreeves
No, we don’t have McDonald’s but we do have 30 local Austin eateries (along with national brands like Einstein Bagels, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Vino Volo & Departure Lounge if you don’t feel like eating like a local) ❤️🌮
👉
#AUSAlert
: Police are responding to an active bomb threat in the baggage claim area and as a result, traffic has been diverted from the lower-level roadway to the upper-level. More information to follow.
These adorable pups are the newest recruits to the
@ccicanine
assistance dog program, and landed in Austin on Tuesday to meet their trainers for the very first time! 😍
⚠️
#AUSAlert
: The Barbara Jordan terminal is being evacuated at this time due to a fire alarm. If you are in the terminal, please follow staff’s directions on exiting safely. Please stand by for further updates & information.
Because few things beat greeting Grandma at the airport and *absolutely nothing* beats greeting Grandma at the airport after her first flight in two years, all while wearing T-Rex costumes 🦖 ♥️
We are so grateful to play a part in this dino reunion!
Power outage update: Airport roadways are temporarily closed while flights are halted due to the power outage. If you have a flight this morning, the time will change so please check your flight status.
@austinenergy
technicians are working to restore power. Updates to follow.