REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) August 13, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1406 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on July 9, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on June 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Briefing on Austin Aviation’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of Signatory Airline Use and Lease Agreements and Signatory Cargo Agreements with the commercial passenger airlines and commercial cargo carriers or companies for use of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for an initial term starting January 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2035, with a two-year extension option; and authorize negotiation and …
August 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q3 2025 and Q4 2025 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in leE chart, and compared to year-over-year (YOY) 2024 in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data as of July 21, 2025. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico reverted back to 1x B737 from Aug 18 ‘25 onwards as opposed to 2x E190 due to downturn in U.S. demand • Air Canada will serve YUL May 2 – Oct. 24 ’25 and YVR May 1 – Oct. 25 ’25; YVR returned at 4/wk and increased to 5/wk for June – Sept ‘25; extended YUL 3/Wk for Oct 25 ’25 – Mar 27 ‘26 (now year-round) • Allegiant extended schedules for May 14 – Sept. 2 ’25 and will serve 12 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR IAD IND LAS PIT PVU SFB SRQ & TYS; extended schedules for Sept. 3 – Nov. 18 ’25 and will serve 6 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR PVU TYS; extended schedules for Nov 19 ’25 – Feb 10 ’26 and will serve 7 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, SRQ & TYS • American summary of service changes: o AA will serve 13 markets from AUS in Q3 2025 with 22% reducfon in seat capacity YOY o Service for college football games: CMH (Aug 29/31) GNV (Oct 3/5) LEX (Nov 17/19) ATL (Nov 14/16) & XNA (Nov 21/23) o Service for EPIC IGM Conf: MSN (outbound Aug 17/return Aug 21) o Service for Masters: AGS on April 6, 11 and 14 • BriNsh Airways added LHR #2 daily, eff. Mar. 31 ‘25 which will operate 6/Wk (all days except Sunday); second frequency in Summer 2025 (March 20-Oct. 25 ‘25) will be mix of B787-8 and -9 • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: IND, JAX & MEM (eff. May 7 ’25), SFO & TPA (eff. June 8 ’25), CUN (eff. Dec. 20 ’25) o SJD originally planned as daily from Dec 20 ’25 - Jan 5 ’26, will be extended through April 12 ‘26! o PSP will be served seasonally from Nov 8 ‘25 – April 12 ’26, increasing from Saturday only to daily from Dec 20 ’25 - March 7 ’26, and on March 8 will go back to Saturday only through April 25 ’26 o ECP decreased from daily to Saturday only from Jan 5 - March 8 ‘26 o College …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 9, 2025, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 9, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, Texas 78752 Chair Patrick Rose called the regular meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice Chair Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jonathan Coon Lyn Hendricks Commissioners Absent: Cole Wilson Scott Madole PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on June 11, 2025. At motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Eller seconded. The motion passed on a 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Madole, Fang, and Wilson were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on April 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Rajeev Thomas provided the briefing. 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development Jamy Kazanoff provided the briefing. 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Shane Harbinson, Chief Development Officer, provided the briefing on behalf of Lyn Estabrook. 5. Briefing on local and regional growth trends presented by Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer Lila Valencia provided the briefing. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review covering the period between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and goals for the upcoming year. Chair Rose proposed several amendments to the Annual Internal Review. A first motion to approve was made by Commissioner Rose; Commissioner Turrieta seconded. The motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. The appendments were approved. Commissioners Wilson and Madole were absent at this vote. After acceptance of Amendments, a base motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Trimble seconded. The motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Wilson and Madole were absent at this vote. 7. Authorize a contract for airfield marking paint for the Department of Aviation with Crown USA Incorporated, for an initial term of four years with one 1-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000. Funding: $65,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women Owned Business …
TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners MEMORANDUM FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: August 13, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update June 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 2,014,198 in June 2025, an increase of 0.1% compared to June 2024. Average daily departures increased from 260 in June 2024 to 277 in June 2025, an increase of 17 daily departures or 6.1%. Table #1 FY 2025 June FY 2024 June Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income 1,023,218 1,022,786 1,206,250,657 1,156,801,924 0.0% 4.3% 7,965,086 8,324,673 9,786,731,378 10,166,201,603 10,867 $32,164,076 $13,982,269 12,677 (14.3%) 104,759 112,940 $28,499,587 $12,130,180 $3,664,489 $261,004,061 $236,992,843 $24,011,219 ($1,852,089) $122,312,822 $110,635,356 ($11,677,466) $23,234,821 $20,089,215 ($3,145,606) $190,008,685 $173,625,472 ($16,383,212) $8,929,255 $8,410,373 $518,883 $70,995,377 $63,367,371 $7,628,006 (4.3%) (3.7%) (7.2%) Table #1 illustrates June 2025’s enplanements totaled 1,023,218, an increase of 0.04% compared to June 2024. Landing weights totaled 1.2 billion pounds in June 2025 representing an increase of 4.3% compared to June 2024. Cargo volume totaled 10,867 tons in June 2025, a decrease of 14.3% compared to June 2024. June 2025 cargo volume decreased primarily due to changes in FedEx cargo activity. June 2025 operating revenue totaled $32.2M, an increase of 12.9% or $3.7M compared to June 2024. The increase in operating revenue results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025 and growth in parking revenues. Operating revenue in June 2025 is composed of 48.7% airline revenue, 49.9% non-airline revenue, and 1.4% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $14.0M for the month, an increase of 15.3% or $1.9M compared to June 2024. The increase in operating expenses is primarily driven by growth in airport staffing, increased APD personnel costs, and elevated commodity costs for warehouse stock. AUS reported an $8.9M surplus in June 2025, an increase of $0.5M compared to June 2024. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results FY2025 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $261.0M compared to $237.0M in FY2024, a 10.1% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $122.3M YTD in FY2025 compared to $110.6M in FY2024, a 10.6% increase. Net income totals $71.0M YTD in FY2025 compared to $63.4M in FY2024, a 12.0% increase. Table #2 Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2025 Budget vs. YTD Variance Budget vs. YTD Variance CYE vs. YTD Variance CYE vs. YTD Variance Approved …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission August 2025 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Project Updates ○ West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion ○ West Gate Expansion ○ ○ Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Atrium Infill ○ ○ ○ ○ Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide Central Utility Plant Relocation Concourse B and Tunnel Arrivals and Departures Hall ○ ● Appendix ○ ○ ○ Project Prime Firms & RCAs Project Details Project Descriptions 2 Project Updates Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: West Infill & TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion *As part of the Outbound Baggage Handling System project Latest Updates ○ Interior finishes continue ○ Mechanical and electrical system testing continue ○ New EDS machines are in place and conveyors are being electrically connected Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner 5 West Gate Expansion Latest Updates o Exterior panels, flashing, and air barrier continue o Major CHWS/R piping and pumps installed in the pump room o Ductwork, plumbing, electrical, and insulation continue on all 3 levels o Mason is almost complete in the tug tunnel and apron restrooms ○ The installation and testing were completed on the 8” water tie-in ○ Gate 22 is back in service Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 6 Photo of the West Gate project under construction. Designer: Page Construction: Hensel Phelps Airfield Infrastructure: Midfield Taxiways and Maintenance Ramp Expansion Latest Updates ○ Construction of new roadways and parking lots are ongoing ○ Construction of waterline, power, communication and storm utilities ongoing ○ Utility removals and site cleanup are ongoing ○ Reviewing GMP Proposal for Maintenance Ramp Expansion ○ Held Contractor Outreach Event Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q4 2024 – Q2 2027 Designer: RS&H Construction: Austin Bridge & Road 7 Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Latest Updates ○ Completed drilling 317 of 428 piers ○ Completed 3 deck pours ○ 100% roadway drawings reviewed with comments Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q1 2025 – Q1 2028 Design rendering; final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. Designer: PGAL Construction: Austin Commercial 8 Construction photo showing project progress as of July 14, 2025. Atrium Infill Latest Updates ○ Demolition continues ○ Clear Channel …
City of Austin 2025-26 BUDGET Austin Aviation Proposed Budget August 13, 2025 Major Assumptions • New airline use and lease agreement effective FY26 with new rate methodology • 3% annual passenger enplanement growth in FY26 • Flat enplanement growth expected in FY25, which drives moderated non-airline revenues in the current year estimate • Across the board wage adjustment of 4% in FY26 • New FTEs to support facility and passenger traffic growth: FY26 – 24 FTEs Increase in contribution to retirement from 8.7% to 9.6% and increased legacy liability contribution Increased preventative maintenance costs for infrastructure Increased wage cost for airport APD unit and 3 additional officers for checkpoint coverage Initiation of contributions to a Major Maintenance Fund recovered through airline rates and charges to be used toward capital projects. FY26 contribution is $30 million • • • • 1 AUS Activity • Average daily departures continue to optimize as carriers adjust strategies • YTD FY25 average daily departures through June total 243 • FY24 enplanement growth of 0.4% due to adjustments to carrier strategies • Enplanement growth of 3% annually from FY26-30 2 Revenue Assumptions • Annual passenger enplanement growth of 3% drives non-airline revenue growth • Annual growth in aircraft landed weights of 2% and airfield requirements increases landing fee revenue • New Airline Use and Lease Agreement expected in FY26, will modify airline terminal rate methodology • Parking revenues increase in FY26 from increase in passenger traffic and rate adjustments. • TNC revenues increase as trip activity growth continues to exceed passenger growth • Terminal concessions growth trend aligns with passenger growth 3 Operating Revenues Budget 2024-2025 CYE 2024-2025 Proposed 2025-2026 $ Change % Change vs FY25 Budget vs FY25 Budget Planned 2026-2027 Operating Revenue Airline Revenue Landing Fees Terminal Rental & Other Fees Total Airline Revenue yoy change % Non-Airline Revenue Parking Ground Transportation for Hire Rental Cars Food & Beverage Retail Advertising Other Concessions, Rentals & Fees Total Non-Airline Revenue yoy change % 59,625,915 111,271,727 170,897,642 12.2% 59,625,915 111,271,727 170,897,642 12.2% 79,896,787 168,236,307 248,133,094 45.2% 20,270,872 56,964,580 77,235,452 81,247,697 11,615,065 21,948,757 20,109,576 7,508,056 5,148,000 27,509,304 175,086,455 5.7% 77,751,861 11,043,783 21,477,962 20,213,799 7,094,410 5,983,168 25,448,019 169,013,002 2.0% 80,200,462 11,374,092 21,695,821 21,002,326 7,216,411 6,384,403 26,218,633 174,092,148 -0.6% (1,047,235) (240,973) (252,936) 892,750 (291,645) 1,236,403 (1,290,671) (994,307) Interest Income Total Operating Revenue yoy change % 5,000,000 4,600,000 3,000,000 (2,000,000) 350,984,097 8.7% 344,510,644 6.7% 425,225,242 21.2% 74,241,145 34.0% 94,153,582 51.2% …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1700, Agenda Item #: 8/28/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of Signatory Airline Use and Lease Agreements and Signatory Cargo Agreements with the commercial passenger airlines and commercial cargo carriers or companies for use of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for an initial term starting January 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2035, with a two-year extension option; and authorize negotiation and execution of Non-Signatory Airline Agreements and Non-Signatory Cargo Agreements for a month-to-month term with those carriers or companies that choose not to become signatories under the new signatory agreements. Funding: There is no revenue impact for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Aviation Department’s Operating Budget due to the proposed January 1, 2026, effective date for the Agreements. Lead Department Aviation Fiscal Note There is no revenue impact for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. This item will generate sufficient revenues to meet operations and maintenance needs and debt service requirements during the proposed term of the Agreements from Fiscal Years 2026 to 2035. Alongside non- airline revenues, airline revenues generated from the Agreements will be utilized to fulfill debt service coverage requirements, fund operations and maintenance expenses, and provide funds for the airport’s capital improvement program and the Airport Expansion and Development Program over the proposed term of the Agreements. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, <mailto:tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com> 512-530-5023 or Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Executive Officer at ghizlane.badawi@flyaustin.com <mailto:Ghizlane.badawi@flyaustin.com>, 512-530- 8846. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission on August 13, 2025. Additional Backup Information: The Department of Aviation seeks to enter into the various agreements which will serve as the primary operating and lease agreements for the passenger and cargo carriers and companies serving the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) that choose to operate at the AUS during the term of the agreements, (collectively the Agreements). Rates, fees and charges for all airlines and cargo carriers and companies operating from AUS are adjusted every fiscal year and such rates fees and charges are reflected in the Department of Aviation’s published schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges. Signatory Agreements: These agreements establish the commitment to support the construction of the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and include commitments to lease and use future City of Austin Page …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1529, Agenda Item #: 41. 8/28/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for modernization of an elevator at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the Department of Aviation with Schindler Elevator Corp. for a term of fifteen months in an amount not to exceed $724,758. Funding: $724,758 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 13, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide full modernization to escalator #6 located in the Federal Inspections Services Corridor (FIS) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport where international passengers proceed to U.S. Customs and Border Protections. Original to the airport, the escalator is 25+ years old and has exceeded its serviceable life span. Given the high volume of passengers moving through the FIS corridor, a full-scale replacement is impractical, as it would necessitate major construction efforts, including structural modifications to the building and the use of a crane. This modernization will further the airport’s goals of providing accessibility to the flying public while bringing the escalators safety features and functions up to current industry standards. The contractor is the sole source of this upgrade as their proprietary system allows for a complete replacement of parts without the involvement of multiple trades and major construction within the restricted FIS corridor. The proprietary modernization system offers the best value as the corridor will remain open during the refurbishment, allowing the airport to continue to accommodate international flight passengers. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/5/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1529, Agenda Item #: 41. 8/28/2025 This is a one-time purchase that includes all labor and materials to modernize the existing equipment. The contractor is licensed and qualified to work on a variety of lift equipment including the equipment referenced. The current escalator operates less than 50% of the time and requires ongoing maintenance …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) August 13, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1406 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on July 9, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on June 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Briefing on Austin Aviation’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of Signatory Airline Use and Lease Agreements and Signatory Cargo Agreements with the commercial passenger airlines and commercial cargo carriers or companies for use of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for an initial term starting January 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2035, with a two-year extension option; and authorize negotiation …
