SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the AIRPORT A D VI SO R Y C O M M I S S I O N (AAC) November 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. 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. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on October 8, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on September 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on November 2025 Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Domestic Air Service Development presented by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development; James Lundy, President, Campbell-Hill Aviation Group; and Kevin Schorr, Vice President, Campbell-Hill Aviation Group 5. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Replacement Maintenance Storage for Austin Aviation with Warden Construction Company, in an …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 08 , 2025, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on October 08, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, Texas 78752 Chair Patrick Rose called the regular meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Patrick Rose, Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Bakari Brock, Vice Chair Scott Madole Susan Turrieta PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on September 10, 2025. At motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Valdez seconded. The motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Brock, Madole, and Turrieta were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on August 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 Jason Alexander provided the briefing. 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Lyn Estabrook provided the briefing. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission meeting calendar for Calendar Year 2026 A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Wilson; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. The motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Brock, Madole, and Turrieta were absent at this vote. 6. Authorize three contracts for on-call planning services for Austin Aviation with RS&H, Inc., Ricondo & Assoc Inc., and Arup US, Inc., each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $10,100,000. Funding: $2,100,000 is available in Austin Aviation’s Operating and Capital Budgets. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities.] A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. The motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Brock, Madole, and Turrieta were absent at this vote. 7. Authorize a contract for onsite emergency and routine repairs, parts, and services for airline boarding auxiliary equipment for Austin Aviation with ITW GSE, …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Austin Aviation DATE: November 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Financial Update September 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,729,398 in September 2025, an increase of 4% compared to September 2024. FY2025 passenger traffic totaled 21,378,345, a decrease of 3% compared to FY2024. Average daily departures increased from 237 in September 2024 to 243 in September 2025, an increase of 2%. FY2025 average daily departures totaled 246 compared to 253 in FY2024, a decrease of 7 daily flights or 3%. Table #1 FY 2025 FY 2024 Variance September September 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 854,449 825,344 3.5% 10,704,416 11,006,681 1,078,583,354 1,057,582,035 2.0% 13,221,173,544 13,530,296,933 12,274 11,908 3.1% 140,326 150,980 (2.7%) (2.3%) (7.1%) $29,775,129 $30,077,850 ($302,721) $352,408,713 $322,951,026 $29,457,687 $23,766,132 $21,106,646 ($2,659,486) $178,088,812 $159,610,865 ($18,477,947) $33,011,511 $28,543,576 ($4,467,934) $282,642,026 $242,462,914 ($40,179,112) ($3,236,381) $1,534,274 ($4,770,655) $79,312,687 $80,488,112 ($1,175,425) Table #1 illustrates September 2025’s enplanements totaled 854,449, an increase of 4% compared to September 2024. FY2025 passenger enplanements decreased 3% compared to the prior year. Landing weights totaled 1.1 billion pounds in September 2025 representing an increase of 2% compared to September 2024. Landing weights decreased 2% in FY2025 compared to FY2024. Cargo volume totaled 12,274 tons in September 2025, an increase of 3% compared to September 2024. FY2025 cargo volume decreased 7% compared to FY2024. Operating revenue totaled $29.8M, a decrease of 1% or $0.3M compared to September 2024. The decrease in operating revenue is due to additional revenues recognized in September 2024 from annual reconciliation of airline rates and charges. Operating revenue in September 2025 is composed of 48% airline revenue, 50% non- airline revenue, and 2% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $23.8M for the month, an increase of 13% or $2.7M compared to September 2024. The elevated operating expenses in the month of September compared to earlier months in the fiscal year is the result of year end expenses charged in the final month of the fiscal year, remaining encumbrance balances not yet posted charging in full in the month, and health insurance sweep. The increase in operating expenses compared to September 2024 is primarily driven by growth in airport staffing and increased contractual costs for information systems, building maintenance, and public safety (APD and ARFF). Because of …
November 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q3 2025, Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in leG chart, and compared to year-over-year (YOY) in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data as of October 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 extended YUL 3/Wk for Oct 25 ’25 – Mar 27 ‘26 (now year-round) • Alaska will disconSnue 2X SFO, last op Jan. 6 ’26; will increase SAN from 3x->4x on Jan. 7 ’26 • Allegiant summary of service changes: o Extended schedules for Sept. 3 – Nov. 18 ’25, will serve 6 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR PVU TYS; o Schedules for Nov 19 ’25 – Feb 10 ’26, will serve 7 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, SRQ & TYS; o Schedules for Feb 11-May 13 ‘26, will serve 4 markets: CVG, DSM, GRR & PVU • American summary of service changes: o AA will serve 15 markets in Q4 2025 (including special events) with 5% less seats YOY o Service for college football games: LEX (Nov 17/19) ATL (Nov 14/16) & XNA (Nov 21/23) o Service for Masters: AGS on April 6, 11 and 14 o Service to SDF for Kentucky Derby with 128-seat A319 (outbound April 30/return May 3) • BriRsh Airways Winter season started Oct. 26 ’25 with 1x daily A350-1000 (331 seats); double daily service returns on March 29 ’26 with the start of the Summer IATA season • Copa added 5th weekly PTY flight for Dec ’25 & Jan ’26; extended 5th weekly PTY frequency for April – August • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: DEN (eff. Nov. 9 ’25); MIA (eff. Nov. 22 ’25), CUN (eff. Dec. 20 ’25); CMH & MCI (eff. June 7 ’26); Saturday only BZN, FCA and VPS (eff. June 13 – Sept. 5 ’26) 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 …
AUS Domestic Air Service Update Aviation Department November 12, 2025 The Airline Network Planning Process Goal to maximize revenue and strategic priorities Industry & Other Data: DOT O&D: Market size & Fares T100: Load Factor Influential Factors: OA Projected Performance Competition Vetting Process: Forecast Revenue Details List of Potentials Station Costs Data Analysis Aircraft Availability Scheduling Population & Demographics Airline Trends Seasonality/ DOW Operational Viability Regulatory Issues Plan Executive Team And Board Approval 2 AUS is the 4th Fastest Growing Airport Among U.S. Large & Medium Hub Airports % Change in Seats: Q4 ‘25 v. Q4 ‘19 60% 50% 47% 41%40% 39% 33% 28%28% 26% 22%21% 19%18%18% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% -40% -50% 15%14%14%13%12%12%11%11%10%10%10% 9% 9% 9% 8% 8% 8% 7% 6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% -1% -2% -2% -2% -2% -4% -4% -4% -5% -5% -6% -7% -9% -9%-10%-10% -14% -34% -39% A N B I A M S H C S U A I B P I O B U J S T N O N E D X H P O C M U D R D N I A M O X A J W S R W F D S A L A N S T A S N A S H A I F U B C L S A P T A G L K F J L N H A C D D A I I T P C N A Q B A F M S I C M H M C L A D R W E T L C E L C D R O U O H G V C L T S Y S M L L F A E S L T A L D B I W B S O B X D P R U B W D M O F S W T D P S M L H P E K M G G O X A L C J S K A O . g v A . . S U Source: Cirium domestic schedules (as of October 27, 2025). 3 AUS Change in Seats by Largest Airlines AUS seats are still up 41% since 2019 Q4 2025 vs. Q4 2019 Percent Change in Seats at AUS 93% 77% 110% 80% 100% 80% Q4 2025 vs. Q4 2024 …
Journey With AUS Latest Updates Airport Advisory Commission November 2025 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents Project Updates ○ West Infill ○ West Gate Expansion ○ Yellow Garage ○ Atrium Infill ○ New Midfield Taxiways 2 Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: West Infill 4 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner Latest Updates ○ Drywall, painting, metal panels, flooring and ceilings are nearing completion ○ Internal testing of the Baggage Handling System is ongoing in preparation for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certification Anticipated Timeline Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q4 NEXT PHASE: Enabling Projects: New Arrivals & Departures Hall 5 Baggage Handling System testing Exterior metal panel installation Bathroom tile installation Low voltage cabling New ticket counters West Gate Expansion 7 Designer: Page Contractor: Hensel Phelps Latest Updates ○ Interior finishes ongoing ○ Mechanical and electrical quality assurance and testing starting shortly ○ New passenger boarding bridges installed Anticipated Timeline Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 2023 Q1 Q2 Q3 2024 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q4 NEXT PHASE: Enabling Projects: Concourse B & Tunnel 8 Interior progress photos Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage 10 Designer: PGAL Contractor: Austin Commercial Latest Updates ○ ○ ○ ○ Started construction of ramp entrance on the south side of the building Poured concrete on the first floor of the parking garage Completed drilling 447 of 456 piers Completed 25% of deck pours up to the seventh floor of the parking garage 1111 Anticipated Timeline 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 2027 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2028 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 Build: Q1 2025 – Q3 2027 NEXT PHASE: Enabling Projects: Red Garage Removal & New Terminal Roadway, New Arrivals & Departures Hall Garage viewed from the northwest including tower cranes Garage viewed from the south Garage deck with post-tensioned cables Atrium Infill 13 Designer: Corgan Contractor: Whiting-Turner Anticipated Timeline Latest Updates 2025 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2026 Q1 Q2 Q3 2027 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2028 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q4 ○ ○ Baggage Claim 4 is now reopened because Phase 2 of steel installation and decking is completed Baggage Claim 3 is now closing because …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2183, Agenda Item #: 13. 11/20/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Replacement Maintenance Storage for Austin Aviation with Warden Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $700,000. Funding: $700,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Aviation. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Procurement: Job Order Assignment. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 0.25% combined MBE/WBE participation. Prior Council Action: October 10, 2020 - Council approved a contract with eight contractors for the 2020 Job Order Contract Program. 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: October 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: Due to the demolition of multiple buildings to make way for taxiway expansion and other expansion projects, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport needs storage space for non-hazardous materials. An existing but unused parking lot was identified as the site due to the existing impervious cover and proximity to the Airport’s Central Maintenance Facility on Golf Course Road. The Airport opted for a storage solution utilizing 14 used shipping containers and pre-engineered, pre-manufactured roof systems that tie shipping containers together. According to state statute, the City must obtain approval from the Council for any job order assignment City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 10/31/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-2183, Agenda Item #: 13. 11/20/2025 exceeding $500,000. This request is for the Council’s authorization to negotiate and execute one Job Order Assignment from the Job Order Contract program for an amount not to exceed $700,000, inclusive of contingency. Job Order Contracting is a highly responsive contracting method that allows for services where the work is for indefinite time and indefinite quantities and where job order assignments are awarded substantially based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks. Work may consist of facility maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of City facilities. If the contract is not approved, the Airport must identify another strategy to provide storage …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2256, Agenda Item #: 18. 11/20/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for construction services for the Cargo Avenue Reconstruction and Waterline Relocation Project with Cash Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $6,312,178 plus a $631,218 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,943,396 Funding: $578,515 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation, $6,364,882 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1119 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 28, 2025, and closed on September 4, 2025. Of the eight offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142374. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Per 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, DBE participation may not be considered. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Additional Backup Information: Cargo Ave, an Austin Aviation maintained road, is the primary access to the buildings on the north side of the cargo ramp. Cargo Ave is currently showing signs of pavement failure, which if unresolved, could impact Austin Aviation cargo operations. Concurrently, TxDOT is expanding SH 71 from US183 to Presidential Blvd. requiring the relocation of an existing 24-inch water line in conflict with the TxDOT work. After review, it was determined that installing a new 36-inch water line under the Cargo Ave pavement would align efforts to City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 10/31/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-2256, Agenda Item #: 18. 11/20/2025 reconstruct Cargo Avenue, minimize closures on Cargo Ave., and resolve the conflicts with the TxDOT roadway improvements. This project includes relocation of …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2382, Agenda Item #: 11/20/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Hydronic Piping System Coupling Replacement and Insulation Improvement for Austin Aviation with Warden Construction Corporation, for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Funding: $1,250,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Aviation. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Procurement Language: Job Order Assignment. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). MBE/WBE Goals will be assigned if appropriate and the vendor will submit a Compliance Plan prior to contract execution. Prior Council Action: October 1, 2020 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of the 2020 Job Order Contract for City Facility Improvements. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Additional Backup Information: The purpose of this request is to repair deteriorating connectors on the airport’s cold-water line. To minimize disruption for travelers, the work is scheduled for the winter months, when air conditioning demand is at its lowest. Making these proactive repairs now will help prevent unexpected system failures that could disrupt airport operations and passenger services at the Barbara Jordan Terminal. According to state statute, the City must obtain approval from Council for any individual job order assignment that exceeds $500,000. This request is for the Council’s authorization to negotiate and execute one Job Order Assignment from the Job Order Contract program for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, inclusive of contingency. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/4/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-2382, Agenda Item #: 11/20/2025 Job Order Contracting is a highly responsive contracting method that allows for services where the work is for indefinite time and indefinite quantities and where job order assignments are awarded substantially based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks. Work may consist of facility maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of City facilities. Portions of the Barbara Jordan Terminal will have to be closed if one or more chilled water pipe connectors fail. Closures may interrupt the passenger experience depending on the location of the failures causing detours and in severe cases temporarily closing …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2387, Agenda Item #: 11/20/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for a job order assignment for the Building Demolition - FY25 with Basic IDIQ, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $750,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Aviation. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Procurement Language: Job Order Assignment. MBE/WBE: No goals were established for this solicitation. Prior Council Action: October 1, 2020 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of the 2020 Job Order Contract for City Facility Improvements. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Additional Backup Information: This project will demolish several old Air Force facilities that are no longer operational and have fallen into disrepair. The project includes abatement of contaminants, demolition of the building, and removal of related utilities and infrastructure. Buildings in scope: Golf Course Building - (10401 Golfcourse Rd) Highway 183 Property - (2600 1/2 S Hwy 183) Pole Yard - (10005 Burleson Rd) Demolishing these buildings supports the Airport Master Plan. Once removed, the land will be cleared and cleaned for future use. This action will improve safety, reduce risks, and help maintain city property. According to state statute, the City must obtain approval from Council for any individual job order assignment that exceeds $500,000. This request is for the Council’s authorization to negotiate and execute one Job Order City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/4/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-2387, Agenda Item #: 11/20/2025 Assignment from the Job Order Contract program for an amount not to exceed $750,000, inclusive of contingency. Job Order Contracting is a highly responsive contracting method that allows for services where the work is for indefinite time and indefinite quantities and where job order assignments are awarded substantially based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks. Work may consist of facility maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of City facilities. If this project is not approved, these buildings will continue to degrade and create a liability for the airport. This project is located within zip code 78719 (District 2). City of Austin Page 2 of 2 Printed on 11/4/2025 powered by Legistar™
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2376, Agenda Item #: 12/11/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Building Lease with DHL Express (USA), Inc., to include portions of the Airport Cargo Apron Area for aircraft parking positions and Cargo Handling Area for air freight and mail handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, commencing on January 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Aviation Operating Budget. The item consolidates the tenant’s existing contracts related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas and Cargo Handling Areas into the Building Lease. Accordingly, the tenant’s projected total rental revenue is unchanged. Lead Department Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Aviation Operating Budget. The item consolidates the tenant’s existing contracts related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas and Cargo Handling Areas into the Building Lease. Accordingly, the tenant’s projected total rental revenue is unchanged. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on November 12, 2025. Additional Backup Information: Austin Aviation seeks to streamline the contracts with cargo carriers related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas, Cargo Handling Areas, and the lease and use cargo buildings by incorporating the Cargo Apron Area and Cargo Handling Area square footage into the cargo building leases. DHL Express (USA), Inc. (DHL) currently has a cargo building lease with the City for a term of occupancy through February 28, 2030. Under this amendment, DHL will have preferential use of approximately 19,684 square feet of cargo handling space in the Cargo Handling Area and approximately 58,489 square feet of aircraft parking area in the Airport Cargo Apron Area. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/3/2025 powered by Legistar™
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2377, Agenda Item #: 12/11/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Sublease with Federal Express Corporation to include portions of the Airport Cargo Apron Area for aircraft parking positions and Cargo Handling Area for air freight and mail handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, commencing on January 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Aviation Operating Budget. The item consolidates the tenant’s existing contracts related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas and Cargo Handling Areas into the Sublease. Accordingly, the tenant’s projected total rental revenue is unchanged. Lead Department Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Aviation Operating Budget. The item consolidates the tenant’s existing contracts related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas and Cargo Handling Areas into the Sublease. Accordingly, the tenant’s projected total rental revenue is unchanged. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on November 12, 2025. Additional Backup Information: Austin Aviation seeks to streamline the contracts with cargo carriers related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas, Cargo Handling Areas, and the lease and use cargo buildings by incorporating the Cargo Apron Area and Cargo Handling Area square footage into the cargo building leases. Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) currently has a cargo building lease with the City for a term of occupancy through June 30, 2027. Under this amendment, FedEx will have preferential use of approximately 79,333 square feet of cargo handling space in the Cargo Handling Area and approximately 74,008 square feet of aircraft parking area in the Airport Cargo Apron Area. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/3/2025 powered by Legistar™
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2378, Agenda Item #: 12/11/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Sublease with United Parcel Service, Inc., to include portions of the Airport Cargo Apron Area for aircraft parking positions and Cargo Handling Area for air freight and mail handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, commencing on January 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Aviation Operating Budget. The item consolidates the tenant’s existing contracts related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas and Cargo Handling Areas into the Sublease. Accordingly, the tenant’s projected total rental revenue is unchanged. Lead Department Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Aviation’s Operating Budget. The item consolidates the tenant’s existing contracts related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas and Cargo Handling Areas into the Sublease. Accordingly, the tenant’s projected total rental revenue is unchanged. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com, 512-530-5023. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on November 12, 2025. Additional Backup Information: Austin Aviation seeks to streamline the contracts with cargo carriers related to the lease and use of Cargo Apron Areas, Cargo Handling Areas, and the lease and use cargo buildings by incorporating the Cargo Apron Area and Cargo Handling Area square footage into the cargo building leases. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) currently has a cargo building lease with the City for a term of occupancy through June 30, 2027. Under this amendment, UPS will have preferential use of approximately 11,173 square feet of cargo handling space in the Cargo Handling Area and approximately 72,793 square feet of aircraft parking area in the Airport Cargo Apron Area. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 11/3/2025 powered by Legistar™
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2385, Agenda Item #: 12/11/2025 Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Compressed Natural Gas Motor Fuel Retail Vendor Permit and Lease with Clean Energy, a California Corporation, to add a not to exceed amount of $1,000,000 for the second five-year renewal term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2030. Lead Department Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $150,000.00 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funds in future budgets. Prior Council Action: City Council - On November 19, 2009, Council authorized negotiation and execution of a lease with Clean Energy, a California Corporation, at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the development and operation of a compressed natural gas motor vehicle fueling station, for an initial term of ten years, with the option to renew for up to two additional terms of five years each. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on November 12, 2025. Additional Backup Information: This item requests Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Compressed Natural Gas Motor Fuel Retail Vendor Permit and Lease (Agreement) with Clean Energy, a California Corporation, (Clean Energy) to add a not to exceed amount of $1,000,000 for the second five-year renewal term beginning on January 31, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2030. The amendment will provide the ability of the City to continue to purchase compressed natural gas from Clean Energy from this location for the operation of the shuttle bus fleet at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for the term of the amendment. On January 1, 2010, the City and Clean Energy entered into the Agreement with an initial term of ten years, with the option to renew for up to two additional terms of five years each. On July 15, 2015, the City and Clean Energy executed the First Amendment to the Agreement to clarify the calculation of the value of the City’s purchase option, to require upgrades to Clean Energy’s station, among other revisions. On November 1, 2019, the City and Clean Energy executed the Second Amendment to the extend …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2410, Agenda Item #: 12/11/2025 Posting Language Authorize two contracts for baggage handling system and conveyor parts for Austin Aviation with Bearing Distributors Inc. and JMR Technology, Inc., each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $2,186,811, divided between the contractors. Funding: $364,468 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $364,468 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 SSC1028 for these goods. The solicitation was published on September 8, 2025, and closed on September 30, 2025. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143123. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 12, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/4/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-2410, Agenda Item #: 12/11/2025 Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide original equipment manufacturer parts for repairs and preventative maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled events on the baggage handling and conveyor system (BHS) located at Austin Aviation. This critical system is used for processing, tracking and transporting passenger baggage for inbound and outbound flight activity. The contracts will provide multiple categories of parts, including motors, belts, pulleys, scanners, and carousels, all of which are critical items in the …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) October 8, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 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 Mike Trimble Doyle Valdez, Secretary Fang Fang Jeff Eller 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 September 10, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on August 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 DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission meeting calendar for Calendar Year 2026 6. Authorize three contracts for on-call planning services for Austin Aviation with RS&H, Inc., Ricondo & Assoc Inc., and Arup US, Inc., each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $10,100,000. Funding: $2,100,000 is available in Austin Aviation’s Operating and Capital Budgets. Funding …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Austin Aviation DATE: October 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Financial Update August 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,772,810 in August 2025, an increase of 3% compared to August 2024. Average daily departures increased from 242 in August 2024 to 249 in August 2025, an increase of 3%. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income FY 2025 August FY 2024 August Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 869,383 842,310 3.2% 9,849,967 10,181,337 1,131,765,544 1,111,982,563 1.8% 12,142,590,190 12,472,714,898 11,935 13,175 (9.4%) 128,052 139,072 (3.3%) (2.6%) (7.9%) $29,592,618 $26,797,926 $2,794,693 $322,633,584 $292,873,176 $29,760,408 $18,164,388 $15,032,498 ($3,131,890) $154,322,680 $138,504,219 ($15,818,461) $27,203,868 $21,375,867 ($5,828,001) $249,630,516 $213,919,338 ($35,711,178) $11,934,751 $5,422,059 $6,512,692 $82,549,068 $78,953,838 $3,595,230 Table #1 illustrates August 2025’s enplanements totaled 869,383, an increase of 3% compared to August 2024. Landing weights totaled 1.1 billion pounds in August 2025 representing an increase of 2% compared to August 2024. Cargo volume totaled 11,935 tons in August 2025, a decrease of 9% compared to August 2024. Cargo volume decreased primarily due to changes in FedEx cargo activity. Operating revenue totaled $29.6M, an increase of 10% or $2.8M compared to August 2024. The increase in operating revenue results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025 and growth in parking revenues. Operating revenue in August 2025 is composed of 49% airline revenue, 49% non-airline revenue, and 2% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $18.2M for the month, an increase of 21% or $3.1M compared to August 2024. The increase in operating expenses is primarily driven by growth in airport staffing and increased contractual costs for information systems, building maintenance, and public safety (APD and ARFF). Austin Aviation reported an $11.9M surplus in August 2025, an increase of $6.5M compared to August 2024. The increase in the surplus compared to August 2024 results from a transfer to the operating fund for excess balances within the debt service reserve fund. This was previously reflected as a reduction to debt service requirements. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results FY2025 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $322.6M compared to $292.9M in FY2024, a 10% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $154.3M YTD in FY2025 compared to $138.5M in FY2024, an 11% increase. Net income totals $82.5M YTD in FY2025 compared to $79.0M in FY2024, a 5% …
