Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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AUS is the gateway to Central Texas. This account is monitored on weekdays from 9-5 📞 512-530-2242 📧[email protected]
Austin, TX
Joined November 2009
🎶 "We don't need to worry 'Cause when we fall, we know how to land" - @BTS_twt . Jumping in on #Airporttwitter's #BTSArmy love 💞. 📸 atx.spotter on IG
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So we couldn’t book @bts_bighit for a gig at the AUS Main Stage, but we were able to bring a little #BTSArmy love into the terminal. 💜 #AirportTwitter
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‼️ VERY IMPORTANT: The TSA Checkpoint 3 pug is back.
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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:
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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
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Even the planes like to take photos in the wildflowers🌸🌼
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It's good ice cream Gary.
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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.🐶
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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.
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When someone is in our mentions asking us why there’s no McDonald’s in our terminal 👀
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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. 🎄💉🛫.
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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. 🤠💂🇺🇸🇬🇧
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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.
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ATTENTION AUSTIN: It’s raining at the airport 🥲❤️
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Y'all ready for another new destination announcement?.
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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
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📣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 🐶🩷
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Honored to be a part of sending off 27 veterans to visit monuments built in their honor in Washington D.C. – thanks, @honorflightatx.🇺🇸
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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.
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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
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Just want to remind everyone that after 17 months, @British_Airways returns to Austin tomorrow with 3x/week flights from AUS to LHR.
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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! ✈️
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Hey @COTA - a bunch of really big planes full of race cars landed here today, do you know anything about this?
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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!
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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.
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No offense to any of our other travelers, but here are the CUTEST arrivals to AUS this week!
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Achievement unlocked🔓: We are the newest North American airport to be fully carbon neutral! . 📰Read our news release:
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Formula 1 is very cool and all but our hometown @AustinFCII team just landed home after winning the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro cup + MVP!! 💚
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😷 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:
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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 ❄️🛫❤️
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‼️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.
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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
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AUS statement regarding a fatal incident involving an airport employee. Please keep our AUS airport community in your thoughts.
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Thank you to America’s oldest #Veteran, Richard Overton for your service. Honored to see you off to DCA on @SouthwestAir @HonorFlightATX
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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.
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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
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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.
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You can totally drop off at Arrivals!!! Like totally!! We really mean it! 🚗🚙
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⚠️ #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.
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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!
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This big bird landed in Austin overnight bringing @F1 #USGP cargo from Russia for 2015 race. @circuitamericas #avgeek
http://t.co/YZfOq9Boam.
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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
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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.
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🚨 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!
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⚠️ 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!
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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.
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✈️Major Takeoff Alert! @Delta is gearing up for its largest-ever schedule at AUS, starting April 22, 2024! Introducing thrilling new services to @MidlandAirport, @mcallenairport, @Fly_Nashville, & expanded flights to @CVGairport & @RDUAirport. Read more:
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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.
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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:
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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 💉.
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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.
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#Locallove @SouthwestAir threw a lil surprise for passengers heading to Atlanta with cookies from the one-and-only @tiffstreats 🍪🥰
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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
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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.
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#OTD 20 years ago today, the last commercial flight departed from Robert Mueller Municipal Airport here in Austin. #AUSturns20
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Feelin’ prideful on this beautiful day to be an airport that welcomes and appreciates all our travelers & employees. 🌈 AUS is for everyone ⭐️ #HappyPride2023
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#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.
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Probably a good time to mention that we've upgraded our terminal's HVAC systems to use advanced MERV-13 air filters. .
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.
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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.
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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:
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#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.
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Happy birthday to. AUS! 🎂🛫🎉. 22 years ago today, we opened our doors for the very first time!
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Happy Birthday to. Us! 🎉🎉🎉. 21 years ago today, AUS opened its doors for the first time! #FlyAUStin
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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.
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Thanks, Uncle Fred ❤️.
If you’re flying out of @AUStinAirport, Tony’s here to help. It’s his first day and I helped him with his tie.
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Alright, who's gonna tell Andy his toys landed Austin? 🤠. 📸: @ eliud_photography on IG.#planespotting #flyaustin #toystory
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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!
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#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.
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⚠️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.
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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.
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🥧 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!
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Amazing Grace played by @Austin_Police for the 64th @HonorFlightATX today. Forty-four #veterans going to Washington DC to visit memorials in their honor. #WWII #vietnamwar #Korean #flyAustin #SouthwestAirlines
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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 👉
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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.
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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.
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Ladies, now you can do your nails while you wait for your flight @AUStinAirport. @essie kiosk now across from Gate 6. http://t.co/fU4GVJsZAf.
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Thank you @HonorFlightATX to send Pearl Harbor vets via @SouthwestAir to visit Washington DC from @AUStinAirport
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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✈️
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#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.
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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) ❤️🌮. 👉
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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
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Not wearing a mask in the terminal? It'd be a lot cooler if you did. Pass it on.
Hey y'all, there's a pandemic going on. So please wear a mask when you visit the airport. Pass it on. 😷 | #AirportTwitter.
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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! 😍
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⚠️ #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.
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Yesterday was one for the record books, with 35,298 passengers going through security, making it officially our busiest #FlyAUStin day ever. Thanks so much to all of our AUS team members and partners for their hard work!. 📷 @ plane. photos (IG)
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