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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin, United States · North America

Solid mid-tier US airport with strong local food/music but growing pains from rapid expansion and occasional long delays.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

20M

Average security

25 min

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin, United States · North America

Solid mid-tier US airport with strong local food/music but growing pains from rapid expansion and occasional long delays.

Airportist Score

7.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

20M

Average security

25 min

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

12 photos

Plane at terminal, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, Texas, U.S.

The crowd in Barbara Jordan Terminal in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, United States.

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Compass Airlines Embraer 175 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Aerial view of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, Texas, U.S.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tower, Austin, Texas, U.S.

Aerial view of Colorado River north of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, Texas, U.S. Looking roughly east. Center is at Object location 30° 15′ 06.37″ N, 97° 39′ 45.48″ W View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap 30.251770; -97.662632

A NASA T-38 parked at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, May 2022

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport tarmac December 2024

Passenger concourse at Austin Bergstrom International Airport as seen from the mezzanine level

Restaurants near gate 12 in the Barbara Jordan Terminal at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, United States.

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2.5 hours early domestic

Plan for peak morning security lines of 30-45 minutes.

Checkpoints open early; PreCheck/CLEAR cuts waits dramatically.

Terminal

One terminal for every airline

All commercial flights check in and depart from Barbara Jordan Terminal.

South Terminal is closed; Allegiant and Frontier use Barbara Jordan.

Food

Prioritize local spots airside

Hit breakfast tacos or craft beer before security if time allows.

Over 40 local vendors; lines move fast outside peak hours.

Status

Monitor for construction delays

Ongoing expansions can affect curbside and parking access.

Check flyaustin.com for real-time updates on gate changes.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 04:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2.5 hours early domestic

Plan for peak morning security lines of 30-45 minutes.

Checkpoints open early; PreCheck/CLEAR cuts waits dramatically.

Terminal

One terminal for every airline

All commercial flights check in and depart from Barbara Jordan Terminal.

South Terminal is closed; Allegiant and Frontier use Barbara Jordan.

Food

Prioritize local spots airside

Hit breakfast tacos or craft beer before security if time allows.

Over 40 local vendors; lines move fast outside peak hours.

Status

Monitor for construction delays

Ongoing expansions can affect curbside and parking access.

Check flyaustin.com for real-time updates on gate changes.

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 04:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 04:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways

AUSGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 04:31 CDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for AUS.

Updated Sep 3, 2026

Single Barbara Jordan Terminal — all commercial airlines under one roof since 1 Apr 2026
South Terminal closed 31 Mar 2026 (Allegiant/Frontier moved to Barbara Jordan)
Serves ~20M+ passengers annually with 15+ airlines
TSA PreCheck and CLEAR available at main checkpoints
8 live music stages and 40+ local dining/retail options
Major hub for Southwest; Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and United Club airside

6 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.3

Navigation7.5

Food8.0

Transport7.8

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

20M

Terminals

2 (main + South)

On-time departures

68%

Average security

25 min

Best For

Local food and live musicEasy PreCheck/CLEAR accessAffordable public transit to cityGrowing nonstop options

Watch Out For

Morning security peaks 30-45+ minOngoing construction disruptionsNotable delay rates vs national averageConstruction around former South Terminal / midfield taxiways