Austin (AUS) airport guide & terminal map

Airport details change — always confirm your terminal, gate, and fares on your boarding pass before you travel.

Everything you need before you fly from Austin-Bergstrom International, including an interactive map, the Barbara Jordan Terminal, East, Central and West gates, security checkpoints, parking, car rental, dining, lounges, accessibility, baggage claim and where each airline sits.

An interactive AUS map plus everything you need before you fly, covering the Barbara Jordan Terminal, all 34 gates, the four TSA checkpoints, parking, transport, car rental, dining, shopping, lounges, passenger services and where each airline sits.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the airport for Texas's capital and one of the fastest-growing in the country. More than 20 million travelers pass through each year, making it the third-busiest airport in Texas after Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.

It is also one of the more enjoyable airports in America to spend an hour in. Austin built its personality straight into the building — there is a live music stage where local bands play daily, and the food is heavy on real Austin restaurants rather than the usual airport chains. The terminal sits on the site of the old Bergstrom Air Force Base, about 5 miles southeast of downtown, so getting there takes around 15 minutes.

One big change happened in 2026, and it makes everything simpler. For years AUS had two separate terminals, and the small South Terminal — used by Allegiant and Frontier — could only be reached by driving right out of the airport and around. It closed for good on March 31, 2026. Since April 1, every airline at Austin now flies from one building: the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

If you flew Allegiant or Frontier out of Austin before, forget everything you knew about the old routine. You now go to the same terminal as everyone else.

In this guide, we walk you through the full Austin airport map — the terminal layout, every gate area, where each airline sits, security, parking, transport, dining, shopping, lounges, accessibility services, and baggage claim. We also share travel tips from MyFlyYatra and detailed advice for flying from Austin to India.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Overview

Airport Location and Layout

AUS sits southeast of downtown Austin, reached from SH 71 and Presidential Boulevard, which runs along the front of the terminal.

More than 20 airlines serve Austin. Southwest is the largest by a wide margin, and Delta has grown quickly here in recent years. You will also find American, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Allegiant, Frontier, Spirit, Sun Country, Air Canada, plus international carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, and — since May 2026 — Cayman Airways.

Understanding the AUS Airport Layout

Austin has one of the most straightforward layouts of any major U.S. airport. It is a single building, arranged as one long concourse running east to west, with everything under one roof.

Here is how the levels work:

Upper level (Level 2) — ticketing, check-in, bag drop, and all four security checkpoints. The ticketing hall is split into an east side and a west side.

Lower level (Level 1) — baggage claim, ATMs, currency exchange, and ground transportation.

Past security, the gates run in three sections along one continuous concourse:

East gates — the newer nine-gate expansion that opened in 2019, plus the international arrivals facility and the six wide-body-capable gates

Central gates — the original heart of the terminal, and home to the live music stage near Gate 19

West gates — including three gates added by the West Infill project completed in early 2026

The best thing about the AUS layout: once you are through any checkpoint, you can walk to every gate in the airport. There are no separate secure zones, no trains, and no shuttles. If the food you want is at the other end, just walk there.

Walking from security to the far west gates takes roughly 8 minutes. The east end adds a few more. Nothing at Austin is far.

Austin Airport Map (AUS Map)

Interactive AUS Airport Map Overview

The Austin airport map shows the whole terminal in one clean line. On the AUS map you can see the Barbara Jordan Terminal with its east and west ticketing halls, the four TSA checkpoints, the East, Central, and West gate areas, the Red and Blue Garages out front, the Economy Lot, the rental car facility, the CapMetro bus stop, and the curbside pickup and drop-off zones.

The official AUS terminal map is available above zoom in to find gates, restaurants, restrooms, lounges, and checkpoints.

AUS has also launched an AUS Flight Map, a planning tool that lets you browse nonstop and connecting routes from Austin with live schedule information. It is useful before you book, not just before you fly.

How to Navigate AUS Efficiently

Here is the simple way to read the AUS gate map and move fast:

Check your gate number on your boarding pass. East gates are lower numbers, west gates are higher.

Drive in on Presidential Boulevard and follow signs for departures on the upper level.

Park in the Red Garage, the Blue Garage, or the Economy Lot.

Check in on Level 2. The ticketing hall is split east and west by airline.

Clear security at whichever checkpoint has the shortest line — they all lead to the same place.

Walk to your gate.

A tip worth knowing: the ticketing hall at Austin is shallow, so when the morning rush hits, the security queue can back up toward the entrance doors. If Checkpoint 2 looks bad, try one of the others. Since every checkpoint feeds the same concourse, you lose nothing by using a different one.

AUS Terminal Map Guide

Austin has one terminal, so here is what sits in each part of it.

Barbara Jordan Terminal — Ticketing and Check-In

The upper level holds all the airline counters, split into an east ticketing lobby and a west ticketing lobby. Which side you use depends on your airline, and signs at the curb point the way.

You will also find currency exchange on Level 2 between the two ticketing lobbies, ATMs, and an Interfaith Meditation Room before security — a quiet space open to people of all faiths.

East Gates and the International Area

The east end of the concourse came from a nine-gate expansion that opened in 2019, and it is where Austin's international flying happens. Six gates here can handle wide-body aircraft, and the international arrivals facility sits in this section.

That facility was upgraded in June 2025, adding more than 20,000 square feet and expanding the U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing area — a project that finished ahead of schedule.

The east side also has a post-security pet relief area near Gate 9 and a mother's lounge near Gate 11.

Central Gates

The central section is the original core of the terminal and the busiest part of the building. This is where you find the live music stage near Gate 19, with local Austin bands playing daily — a genuine nod to the city's "Live Music Capital of the World" reputation, and something almost no other U.S. airport offers.

The three airline lounges sit on the mezzanine level across from Gate 22. Most of the best-known restaurants are in this stretch too.

West Gates

The west end runs to Gate 34 and includes three gates added by the West Infill project, which finished in early 2026. That project added over 75,000 square feet across several levels and delivered Checkpoint 4, a new four-lane security checkpoint built with room to grow to eight lanes.

The west section has its own shops and food, and it is the quieter end of the building.

The Former South Terminal

The South Terminal closed permanently on March 31, 2026. Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines moved into the Barbara Jordan Terminal the next day.

If you find an older guide, booking confirmation, or map that mentions the South Terminal, a shuttle bus, or a separate Burleson Road entrance, that information is out of date. The site is being cleared for the new midfield taxiways and the future Concourse B.

Austin Airport Airlines by Terminal

Because AUS now has one terminal and one connected concourse, you do not need to worry about ending up in the wrong building. All you need is your gate number.

Check your gate number on your boarding pass or in your airline's app on the day you fly, since gates change routinely.

Security and TSA Screening at AUS

Austin has four TSA checkpoints, all on the upper level and all feeding into the same concourse. Use whichever has the shortest line.

Screening technology. TSA has completed improvements at all four checkpoints and installed Computed Tomography (CT) scanners for carry-on bags. These create a 3-D image of what is inside, which means better detection and — for most travelers — fewer bag checks. Depending on the lane, you may be able to leave laptops and liquids in your bag. Follow the officer's instructions, since it varies.

TSA PreCheck lanes are available. The main PreCheck lane sits within the central ticketing hall rather than at a separate entrance.

Global Entry and Automated Passport Control. AUS has Automated Passport Control kiosks for arriving international passengers, and U.S. and Canadian passport holders can submit their details by smartphone instead of filling in a paper form. Global Entry applicants who have been conditionally approved can complete their interview through Enrollment on Arrival, without an appointment, during international arrival hours.

Peak times. Early mornings are the busiest, and Austin's event calendar matters here more than at most airports. Expect heavy crowds around SXSW in March, Austin City Limits in October, and Formula 1 race weekends at Circuit of the Americas.

Airport Lounges at AUS

Austin has three airline lounges, all on the mezzanine level across from Gate 22.

Two of the three sell day passes, subject to space. Because the whole concourse connects after security, you can reach the lounges from any gate — a real advantage over airports where lounges sit in a concourse you cannot get to.

Lounge access can be restricted at busy times when they hit capacity, so have a backup plan during peak travel weekends.

Austin Airport Parking Map

AUS has three on-airport parking options plus valet, and the price gap between them is large. Choosing well can save you well over $100 on a week-long trip.

Red Garage

The Red Garage sits directly attached to the terminal — the shortest walk to departures, and the most expensive. It costs $7 an hour with a $35 daily maximum.

Use it for same-day trips, quick pickups, and short business runs. Valet is also available here on the departures level for $40 a day.

Blue Garage

The Blue Garage is covered, connected to the terminal, and noticeably cheaper at $5 an hour with a $26 daily maximum.

For hourly parking it beats the Red Garage outright, and for trips of up to three days the convenience usually justifies the price over a shuttle lot. Enter from Presidential Boulevard and follow the blue signs — the entrance comes before the Red Garage drop-off.

Both garages use a smart guidance system that shows you where the open spaces are, which cuts down circling during busy weekends.

Economy Lot

The Economy Lot is the budget choice at a flat $12 a day, with a free shuttle running 24 hours a day every 10 to 15 minutes.

The math is worth seeing plainly. A five-day trip costs $60 in the Economy Lot and $175 in the Red Garage. That is a $115 difference for a short shuttle ride.

AUS Parking Rates at a Glance

Rates are set by the City of Austin Department of Aviation and were current in mid-2026. Payment is accepted by Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with cash taken at exit lanes.

Book ahead. On-airport rates do not surge for events, but the lots do fill completely during SXSW and ACL weekends. Pre-booking online locks in your space.

Coming soon: the new Yellow Garage opens its first phase in 2026 with about 3,000 spaces across seven levels. Phase 2 follows in 2027, bringing the total to roughly 7,000 spaces with EV charging and smart parking technology. Once it is finished, the Red Garage will be removed to make room for the new Arrivals and Departures Hall.

Austin Airport Car Rental Map

Rental Car Facility

Austin's rental companies operate from a consolidated facility on airport property, with counters and vehicles in one place. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt, and Thrifty all serve AUS.

A free shuttle runs from the lower level of the terminal. Look for the marked rental car stop outside baggage claim.

Austin is a city where a car genuinely helps — Texas Hill Country, the wineries, and the state parks are all within an easy drive, and San Antonio is about 90 minutes away.

Rental Car Return

Return your car at the same facility, then ride the shuttle back to the departures level. Add about 30 minutes to your usual check-in time.

Ground Transportation

All ground transportation loads from the lower level outside baggage claim, with separate marked zones for taxis, rideshares, hotel shuttles, and buses. Rideshare pickup is reached via the garage bridge, so follow the app's directions and the posted signs rather than heading straight for the curb.

Getting To and From Austin Airport

CapMetro Route 20. Austin's public bus route 20 runs from the Barbara Jordan Terminal along Riverside Drive into downtown. The fare is around $1.25 and the trip takes roughly 35 minutes. It is the cheapest way into the city by a wide margin.

Driving. Downtown is about 5 miles and typically 15 minutes via SH 71. Sixth Street and the main entertainment district are close.

Taxi and rideshare. Both pick up on the lower level. The short distance keeps fares reasonable.

Hotel shuttles. Many nearby hotels run courtesy shuttles from the lower level.

A note on rail: Austin does not currently have a train connection to the airport. Route 20, rideshare, and driving are your options.

Austin Airport Food Map

This is where AUS separates itself. Instead of filling the terminal with the same chains you find everywhere, Austin brought in local restaurants — and the result is one of the best airport food scenes in the country, with more than 50 places to eat and drink.

Local Names Worth Looking For

Salt Lick BBQ — the Hill Country barbecue institution, and the closest thing AUS has to a signature dish

Second Bar + Kitchen — a proper sit-down Austin restaurant in the central departures area

Antone's — named for the legendary Austin blues club

Jo's Coffee — a local coffee shop staple

You will also find tacos, sushi, salads, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, ice cream, juice bars, and grab-and-go counters spread across the concourse.

Where to Eat by Gate Area

Central has the widest selection and the biggest names, including the sit-down options. East has a good spread serving the international and newer gates. West has shops and food added with the recent expansion, and it is usually less crowded.

The Austin advantage: because every gate connects after security, you can eat anywhere in the terminal no matter where you fly out of. If your gate area looks thin or the line is long, walk to the central section. It takes a few minutes and it is worth it.

Shopping at Austin Airport

AUS has more than a dozen shops, and like the food, several are local rather than national brands. You will find news and convenience stores, Texas gifts and souvenirs, travel essentials, and specialty retail across the concourse.

Two spots worth knowing if you are travelling with children: the Toy Joy store near Gate 12, an Austin institution, and a Lego vending machine near Gate 15.

Duty-free shopping is available in the international departure area on the east side.

Passenger Services and Amenities

Austin covers the practical things well. Here is what is available.

A few honest notes so you are not caught out:

There is no luggage storage at AUS. You cannot leave a bag between flights.

There is no pharmacy inside the terminal.

There are no smoking areas inside. Smoking is permitted outside only, at least 25 feet from any entrance.

There is no dedicated children's play area, though the Toy Joy store and the live music stage both help with restless kids.

Accessibility at Austin Airport

AUS runs a well-developed accessibility program called AUS For All, and it goes beyond the basics. The terminal meets Americans with Disabilities Act standards throughout, with accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and routes.

Wheelchair assistance. Airlines provide wheelchair service from the ticket counter through security to your gate, and from arrival to baggage claim. Contact your airline before your travel date to arrange it — the airport does not book this for you.

Mobility Lounge. There is a dedicated Mobility Lounge on the ticketing and departures level for travelers using wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. If you or someone travelling with you has a non-visible disability — autism, anxiety, dementia, and many others — you can request a green sunflower lanyard. It quietly signals to airport staff that you may need more time, patience, or help. Ask at least 48 hours ahead for in-person pickup, or seven business days ahead if you want it mailed.

Aira Explorer. AUS is an Aira Access Partner, which means free, on-demand visual interpreting throughout the airport. Anyone at AUS can open the Aira Explorer app and connect with a professional visual interpreter at no cost — genuinely useful for blind and low-vision travelers navigating an unfamiliar terminal.

Visual navigation aids. Pedestrian walkways use contrasting floor surfaces to help travelers with visual impairments find their way, and hearing loops and indoor wayfinding tools are in place.

Service animals. Pet relief areas are available both before and after security.

Austin Airport Baggage Claim Map

Baggage claim at AUS is on the lower level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Follow the signs down from your gate and check the screens for your carousel number.

Domestic Arrivals

Head down to Level 1. Bags come out there, and ground transportation, rental car shuttles, taxis, and rideshare pickup are all reachable from the same level.

Because Austin now has just one terminal, anyone meeting you simply comes to the Barbara Jordan Terminal — there is no wrong building to end up at anymore.

International Arrivals

International flights arrive at the east end of the concourse, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing takes place. The area was expanded in 2025, which has helped move arrivals through more quickly.

The process: passport control, collect your bags, clear customs inspection, then exit. U.S. and Canadian passport holders can use Automated Passport Control kiosks or submit details by phone.

If you are connecting onward, you re-check your bags after customs and clear security again. Allow at least three hours between an international arrival and a domestic departure.

Lost and Found

For items left on the plane, contact your airline directly. For items left at a security checkpoint, file a claim with TSA. Anything else lost in the terminal goes to the airport's Lost and Found through flyaustin.com. Report it as soon as you notice.

Travel Tips from MyFlyYatra

One Terminal Makes This Easy

Since April 2026 there is only the Barbara Jordan Terminal. No shuttle between buildings, no separate entrance, no wrong terminal. If you flew Allegiant or Frontier from Austin before, this is the change that matters most to you.

How Early to Arrive

Arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. Add 20 to 30 minutes if you are using the Economy Lot shuttle, and add more during SXSW, ACL Festival, or an F1 race weekend, when the airport runs well above normal volumes.

Pick a Different Checkpoint

Austin has four checkpoints and they all lead to the same concourse. If the one in front of you is backed up toward the doors — which happens on weekday mornings — walk to another. This is the easiest 15 minutes you will ever save at an airport.

Park in the Economy Lot for Anything Over Two Days

$12 a day versus $35 in the Red Garage. On a week's trip that is $84 against $245. The shuttle runs around the clock every 10 to 15 minutes. Unless you are in a real hurry, the math is not close.

Eat Somewhere Good

Most airports are places you tolerate food. Austin is not. Walk to the central section and eat at a real Austin restaurant instead of grabbing whatever is nearest your gate. You have the whole concourse available to you.

What's Changing at AUS

Austin is in the middle of Journey With AUS, a multi-billion-dollar expansion that will nearly double the airport's gate capacity over the next decade.

West Infill and Checkpoint 4 — completed in early 2026, adding three gates and a new checkpoint

International Arrivals Improvements — finished ahead of schedule in June 2025, expanding the customs area by over 20,000 square feet

South Terminal closure — March 31, 2026; the site is being cleared for midfield taxiways

Midfield taxiways — under construction, targeted for completion around 2027

Yellow Garage — Phase 1 (about 3,000 spaces) opening 2026, Phase 2 in 2027 for roughly 7,000 total

Concourse B — a new midfield concourse with 20-plus gates, linked to the terminal by an underground tunnel with moving walkways. Construction breaks ground in 2026, opening in the early 2030s.

New Arrivals and Departures Hall — a 600,000-plus square foot extension that will become the new face of the airport, with expanded check-in, a consolidated security area, and rebuilt retail and dining. Early 2030s.

The program is funded through FAA grants, airport revenues, and revenue bonds — not the city's general fund. Because roadways and curbside layouts will shift as work progresses, check flyaustin.com before you drive in.

Flying from Austin (AUS) to India

There are no nonstop flights between Austin and India, so every trip involves at least one connection. Here is what you need to know to make it go smoothly.

How Your Route Will Work

Most Austin-to-India itineraries follow one of two shapes:

One stop. Connect through a European or Middle Eastern hub — London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi — then fly onward to India. This usually means one long-haul flight plus one medium-haul, and it is the fastest option.

Two stops. Connect first through a U.S. hub such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Chicago, Newark, or Atlanta, then onward through an international hub. Often cheaper, but expect 24 hours or more of total travel time.

Total journey time from Austin usually runs 20 to 30 hours depending on your routing and layovers.

Recommended Arrival Time at AUS

Arrive at least 3 hours before your first departure. That holds true even if your first leg is a short domestic hop to Dallas or Houston, because you will be checking bags all the way through to India and check-in for international itineraries takes longer.

If you are flying during SXSW, ACL Festival, an F1 weekend, or the December holidays, make it 3.5 hours. Add 30 minutes on top if you are parking in the Economy Lot.

Most airlines close international check-in 60 minutes before departure. Missing that window means missing the whole itinerary, not just one flight.

Baggage Transfer

Book your whole journey on one ticket where you can. On a single ticket, your bags are usually checked straight through from Austin to your final Indian city, and you do not touch them until you arrive.

Two things to confirm at the AUS check-in counter before you walk away:

Ask the agent to confirm your bags are tagged to your final destination. Look at the tag yourself — it should show BOM, DEL, MAA, or whichever city you are ending at, not just your connecting hub.

Ask whether you need to collect and re-check bags anywhere. On some routings, especially those changing airlines or alliances, you will.

If you booked separate tickets — for example, Austin to Dallas on one booking and Dallas onward on another — you will almost certainly have to collect your bags at the connecting airport, re-check them, and clear security again. Leave at least four hours for that.

Also worth knowing: baggage allowances to India are often more generous than on U.S. domestic flights, but the allowance that applies is set by the airline operating your long-haul leg. Check the rules for that carrier, not the one flying you out of Austin.

TSA Screening and What to Expect

You clear TSA security in Austin before your first flight. AUS uses CT scanners at all four checkpoints, so screening is quicker than it used to be, but a few things still trip up travelers heading to India:

Liquids in carry-on must follow the 3-1-1 rule — containers of 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less in one quart-sized bag. Anything larger goes in checked luggage.

Gifts and sweets are common on India trips. Solid foods are generally fine in carry-on. Anything spreadable, liquid, or gel-like — pickles, ghee, chutneys, syrups — counts as a liquid and should be checked.

Powders over 12 ounces may need extra screening. Spice packets and protein powders are worth putting in checked bags to save time.

Medication should stay in your carry-on in its original labelled packaging, with a copy of the prescription if it is something unusual.

TSA PreCheck speeds up the Austin leg, but it does not apply at your international connecting airport.

International Travel Advice

Passport validity. Most airlines will not board you for India unless your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, with at least two blank pages.

Visa. Nearly all U.S. travelers need a visa or an e-Visa for India. Apply well ahead — do not leave it to the final week. The airline will check for it at the Austin counter, and no visa means no boarding.

OCI cardholders should carry both the OCI card and the passport it is linked to.

Layover length. For international connections, aim for a minimum of 2.5 to 3 hours. A 90-minute connection at a large European or Gulf hub is tight, and if your Austin departure is delayed you will lose it.

Seat and comfort. Long-haul from Austin means at least one flight of 8 to 15 hours. If comfort matters, this is the leg worth upgrading — not the short hop to your U.S. hub.

Currency. AUS has currency exchange on Level 2 between the ticketing lobbies if you want some rupees before you leave, though rates are usually better in India.

Arrival in India. Have your visa, your address in India, and your return ticket details ready for immigration.

Austin (AUS) to India Flights

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Note: Airline and terminal assignments at AUS can change, including during ongoing airport upgrades. Always confirm your terminal and gate with your airline or your boarding pass before you travel.