The West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion project at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will deliver more than 75,000 sq ft of terminal space
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the next major, transformative Journey With AUS expansion project with a groundbreaking celebration this week.
This expansion project focuses on increasing space in the Barbara Jordan Terminal and completing the second phase of the new Outbound Baggage Handling system. The initiative will create new areas dedicated to TSA, passenger processing, and other amenities, with the addition of 75,000 sq ft across four levels, encompassing areas such as baggage handling, apron space, concourse capacity, and a new mezzanine level. Enhancements to mechanical, electrical, and IT systems will also take place.
This project, which is partially funded by $15.9m from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will open to the travelling public in 2026. As is the case with all projects within the airport’s Journey With AUS programme, funding does not come from local Austin taxpayer dollars, but from traditional airport improvement funding mechanisms, such as airport cash reserves, current and future airport revenues, future revenue bond proceeds, and Federal Aviation Administration grants.
“As Austin grows, so does our airport. Near-term projects like this one will provide much-needed relief on busy days as soon as possible, while we continue to work alongside our airline partners to envision the future of an expanded, modern AUS that will meet the needs of both airlines and travellers alike,” said Robert Goode, City of Austin assistant city manager.
The West Infill project will bring a number of new features and amenities, among them six to eight additional security lanes at TSA Checkpoint 3, completion of the new Outbound Baggage Handling system, increasing capacity for checked luggage screening, and expanded ticketing counters and kiosks.
