Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) recently completed new multi-year Airline Use and Lease Agreements and Signatory Cargo Agreements, marking the beginning of a $5 billion expansion project over the next 10 years.
Efforts will include adding as many as 32 new gates, the bulk of which will come from a new concourse. Concourse B will feature 26 gates, expanded ramp operations, and space designed to support the airport’s long-term passenger growth.
Southwest Airlines will serve as Concourse B's anchor tenant with 18 gates, United Airlines will operate five gates, and the remaining three gates will be available for domestic common use, the airport said in a news release on Wednesday.
Other key projects include a new arrivals and departures hall, Concourse M adding six new gates and Concourse A redevelopment.
"The existing concourse, departures hall, ticket counters, and baggage claim in the Barbara Jordan Terminal will be redeveloped to create a modernized, post-security Concourse A with enhanced gate seating, modernized concessions, expanded passenger circulation space, and upgraded and expanded amenities," the airport said, adding that Concourse A will be home to all international flights at AUS.
Delta Air Lines will operate 15 gates at Concourse A as the anchor tenant, American Airlines will have nine gates and one gate is set aside for Alaska Airlines. There'll also be eight common-use gates to be used for both domestic and international flights.
"Today marks a historic moment for our airport, our city, and the Central Texas community. This agreement reflects years of partnership, thoughtful negotiations, and shared vision with our airline partners," said airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi. "Their commitment provides the financial foundation we need to modernize our facilities, transform customer experience, and build the infrastructure needed to support Central Texas’ continued growth for generations to come."
"AUS would not be where it is today without the collaboration and investment of our airlines, and we are deeply grateful for their trust and partnership as we shape the future of air travel in Central Texas," added Badawi.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said, "The expansion we commit to today will define the expansion of the future—supporting travelers, strengthening our economy, and preparing Austin for the decades of growth ahead. We are grateful to the airlines for believing in Austin, investing in Austin, and helping us build what comes next."
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