TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners MEMORANDUM FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: July 9, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update May 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,935,429 in May 2025, a decrease of 6.4% compared to May 2024. Average daily departures decreased from 267 in May 2024 to 260 in May 2025, a decrease of 7 daily departures or 2.8%. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income FY 2025 May FY 2024 May Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 995,165 1,056,171 (5.8%) 6,941,868 7,301,887 1,175,961,526 1,210,805,893 (2.9%) 8,580,480,721 9,009,399,679 11,677 13,217 (11.7%) 93,891 100,264 (4.9%) (4.8%) (6.4%) $31,028,978 $28,166,172 $2,862,806 $228,839,985 $208,493,255 $20,346,730 $13,166,417 $11,769,616 ($1,396,801) $108,330,553 $98,505,176 ($9,825,377) $19,309,947 $19,142,322 ($167,626) $166,773,864 $153,536,257 ($13,237,606) $11,719,031 $9,023,850 $2,695,181 $62,066,121 $54,956,998 $7,109,123 Table #1 illustrates May 2025’s enplanements totaled 995,165, a decrease of 5.8% compared to May 2024. Landing weights totaled 1.2 billion pounds in May 2025 representing a decrease of 2.9% compared to May 2024. Cargo volume totaled 11,677 tons in May 2025, a decrease of 11.7% compared to May 2024. May 2025 operating revenue totaled $31.0M, an increase of 10.2% or $2.9M compared to May 2024. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025. Operating revenue in May 2025 is composed of 49.4% airline revenue, 49.1% non-airline revenue, and 1.5% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $13.2M for the month, an increase of 11.9% or $1.4M compared to May 2024. The increase in operating expense is primarily driven by growth in airport staffing, increased public safety (APD and ARFF) costs, and elevated contractual costs for information systems and building maintenance. Debt service for the month of May 2025 is partially offset as a result of excess funding in debt service reserve funds. Savings of $2.7M resulting from the offset of debt service in the month will be applied to eligible capital projects. AUS reported a $11.7M surplus in May 2025, an increase of $2.7M compared to May 2024, due to increased operating revenues and the release from the debt service reserve fund. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results FY2025 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $228.8M compared to $208.5M in FY2024, a 9.8% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $108.3M YTD in FY2025 compared to $98.5M in FY2024, a 10.0% increase. Net income totals …
July 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 June 20, 2025. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico reverted back to 1x B737 for Aug 18 ‘25 – Dec 17 ’25 as opposed to 2x E190; this is only a 16% capacity reducIon and 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 23% reducIon 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) • BriOsh Airways downgauged LHR #1 from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starIng Mar. 29 ‘25; 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 …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission July 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: West 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 ○ ○ Finishes including Terrazzo and other interior finishes continue Permanent power expected this month ○ New EDS machines in place and conveyors being electrically connected Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner 5 West Gate Expansion Latest Updates ○ Site visit for coordination of placement of the Virtual Ramp completed ○ Completion of mechanical installations at High Roof and punch walk completed ○ All trades continue with restroom construction at the Concourse level ○ Electrical and water shutdown coordination meeting held with all impacted parties ○ Gate 9 passenger bridge Temporary Certificate of Occupancy received Arial photo of West Gates under construction. Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Designer: Page Construction: Hensel Phelps 6 Airfield Infrastructure: Midfield Taxiways and Maintenance Ramp Expansion Latest Updates ○ Construction of new roadways and parking lots ○ Construction of waterline, power, communication and storm utilities ongoing ○ Utility removals and site cleanup ongoing ○ Received GMP Proposal for Maintenance Ramp Expansion Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q4 2024 – Q2 2027 Designer: RS&H Construction: Austin Bridge & Road 7 Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Latest Updates ○ Completed drilling 170 of 428 piers ○ ○ Preparing for Zone 2 Level 1 Deck Pour 100% Roadway drawings resubmitted for review 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 June 30, 2025. Atrium Infill Latest Updates ○ Pre-demo activities ongoing ○ Clear Channel monitor relocation coordination ongoing ○ Demolition …
Austin Demographic Trends and Population Change Airport Advisory Commission July 9, 2025 The city of Austin is the principal city of the Austin Metro Area, the 4th fastest-growing region in the country. Population Change 3 The Austin metro area is now the 4th fastest-growing large metro in the country, sliding downward after holding the top spot between 2010-2022. 2024 Population Numeric Change, 2023-2024 Percent Change, 2023-2024 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Raleigh-Cary, NC Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Jacksonville, FL .Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL .Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Vintage Population Estimates. 2,940,513 7,796,182 1,562,009 2,550,637 8,344,032 2,883,370 1,760,548 6,457,988 2,398,871 2,763,006 75,969 198,171 39,165 58,019 177,922 61,176 37,350 123,471 44,586 47,297 2.65 2.61 2.57 2.33 2.18 2.17 2.17 1.95 1.89 1.74 4 Rapid growth in the region is driven by suburban cities, which are among the nation’s fastest growing places. However, rate of growth in these cities is also slowing down. U.S. Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 18 49 71 75 Cities 2024 Population Numeric Change, 2023-2024 Percent Change, 2023-2024 Princeton, TX Fulshear, TX Leesburg, FL Celina, TX Anna, TX Haines City, FL Foley, AL Fate, TX Rosemount, MN Garner, NC Hutto, TX Leander, TX Manor, TX Georgetown, TX Kyle, TX 37,019 54,629 37,815 51,661 31,986 42,073 28,043 27,467 30,581 39,345 42,661 87,511 21,500 101,344 65,833 8,683 11,596 5,902 7,961 4,077 4,535 3,012 2,801 2,927 3,691 3,681 7,004 1,175 4,613 2,962 30.6 26.9 18.5 18.2 14.6 12.1 12.0 11.4 10.6 10.4 9.4 8.7 5.8 4.8 4.7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Vintage Population Estimates. 5 Travis County growth is slower than other Austin metro counties but leads in growth among international migrants. Without it, the county could have experienced overall population decline. County Population Estimate Change, 2023-2024 Components of Change July 1, 2023 July 1, 2024 Number Percent Natural Increase Domestic Migration International Migration Travis 1,348,043 1,363,767 15,724 Williamson Hays Bastrop Caldwell 701,640 281,697 111,131 50,107 727,480 25,840 292,029 10,332 114,931 52,430 3,800 2,323 1.2 3.7 3.7 3.4 4.6 62% 16% 15% 12% 8% -86% 60% 72% 83% 83% 124% 26% 13% 6% 9% Domestic migration continues to boost growth to other counties within the Austin Metro. Caldwell County ranked 9th among the nation’s fastest-growing counties between 2023 and 2024, with most of its growth stemming from domestic …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 _________Airport Advisory Commission________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code 2-1-105) is: The commission shall: (1) review and make recommendations to the council on aviation projects that the Department of Aviation proposes for the capital improvements program; (2) review and make recommendations to the council on proposed aviation grants, including airport trust funds administered by the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) review and make recommendations to the council on aviation contracts that represented by the Department of Aviation to the council for action; (4) review and make recommendations to the council on the annual operating budget proposed by the Department of Aviation; and (5) review and make policy recommendations to the council on the quality of services at Austin- Bergstrom Internation Airport to citizens of the airport and long term planning of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Twelve regularly scheduled monthly meetings occurred in the reporting period. Staff briefings included regular updates on departmental finance reports, air service, and active airport expansion (Journey with AUS) projects. Staff presentations also covered other important issue areas, including the proposed BATX Pipeline project, new Hilton Austin Airport hotel management agreement, short-term financing updates related to the expansion, and the AUS Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2024-2025 The commission reviewed and recommended approval of numerous department Requests for Council Action (RCAs) – detailed list below. Many of these action items included procurement items necessary to advance the Airport’s expansion and development program, a key priority for the department and the City. Other action items included recommended approval of several new or amended tenant and fixed base operator leases and important development projects, including the BATX Pipeline project. Throughout the year, commissioners comprising less than quorum participated in various community interest events, open houses, groundbreaking ceremonies, and ribbon cuttings associated with important airport activities. Specific actions by the commission during the reporting period include: July 2024 Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review covering the period between July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024 and upcoming year’s goals. Authorize execution of a contract for airfield lighting and fixture replacement parts with Global …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1241, Agenda Item #: 49. 7/24/2025 Posting Language 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. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $65,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 SSC1027 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on March 10, 2025, and closed on April 17, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. 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=142293. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities, 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. 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: July 9, 2025, - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide approximately 18,000 gallons of traffic paint for use on the Department of Aviation‘s City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/1/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1241, Agenda Item #: 49. 7/24/2025 runways, taxiways, aprons, public streets, parking lots, and walkways. The airfield markings are repainted year -round with frequencies ranging from every six weeks to annually. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Certified airport and is subject to the requirements and minimum standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Association. Among such standards are airfield markings to increase airfield safety and enhance runway and taxiway visibility to those that need them, such as …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1288, Agenda Item #: 85. 7/24/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for design and construction services for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Integrated Baggage Handling System project for the Department of Aviation with Beumer Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $320,000,000. Funding: $320,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Department of Aviation. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications solicitation RFQS 6100 CLMA057 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 17, 2025, and closed on April 24, 2025. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers 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=142447. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goal with 15.00% DBE participation. 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. 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: July 9, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Integrated Baggage Handling System project is a comprehensive integration of the existing baggage handling system in the Barbara Jordan Terminal with new baggage handling system equipment to be installed in the current Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) projects, including the new Arrivals and City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/1/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1288, Agenda Item #: 85. 7/24/2025 Departures Hall, Concourse B and connecting Tunnel. The project includes the design and construction of a baggage handling system with equipment to ensure comprehensive, efficient, and reliable infrastructure to service the current and future demand loads necessary to maintain a high level of service of the Airport and Airlines. The Design-Build contract is recommended for award to the Design-Builder providing the best value to the City, as established through a qualifications-based …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVIS ORY CO MMISS ION (AAC) July 9, 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 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 June 11, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on May 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 local and regional growth trends presented by Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer 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. 7. Authorize a contract for airfield marking paint for the Department of Aviation with Crown USA Incorporated, for an initial term …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVIS ORY CO MMISS ION (AAC) June 11, 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 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 May 14, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on April 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 New Entrant Rental Car RFP provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Business and External Affairs Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion on the Draft Airport Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review covering the period of July 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2025, and upcoming year’s goals. 7. Review City Council action at the May 22, 2025 meeting – [Item 02] Authorize negotiation and execution of a license agreement with …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2025, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on June 11, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, Texas 78752 Vice Chair Bakari Brock called the regular meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Bakari Brock Jeff Eller Fang Fang Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Patrick Rose Doyle Valdez Mike Trimble Cole Wilson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mirna Reyes, Unite Here Local 23 (Hyatt Place) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on May 14, 2025. A first motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Turrieta seconded. The motion failed for lack of quorum on a 5-0-1-5 vote. Commissioner Fang abstained. Commissioners Rose, Valdez, Trimble, Madole and Wilson were absent. Following Commissioner Madole’s arrival, Vice Chair Brock called the item again. A second motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Fang seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1-4. Commissioner Fang abstained. Commissioners Rose, Valdez, Trimble, and Wilson were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on April 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Anna Trejo 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 Lyn Estabrook provided the briefing. 5. Briefing on New Entrant Rental Car RFP provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Business and External Affairs Officer Tracy Thompson provided the briefing. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion on the Draft Airport Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review covering the period of July 1, 2024, thru June 30, 2025, and upcoming year’s goals. Commissioners discussed reaffirming goals adopted last year, including goals no. 4 and 5, and including the goals of focusing on a roadway plan and the customer experience. 7. Review City Council action at the May 22, 2025, meeting – [Item 02] Authorize negotiation and execution of a license agreement with BATX Pipeline, LLC, to govern such entity’s use of approximately 2.5 miles of airport property for a 10-inch diameter underground jet fuel pipeline and appurtenant surface facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of up to 40 years. Funding: If construction commences during Fiscal Year, this …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 14, 2025, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 14, 2025 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, Texas 78752 Chair Patrick Rose called the regular meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Patrick Rose Doyle Valdez Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Fang Fang Cole Wilson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on April 9, 2025. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. The motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Fang Fang and Wilson were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on March 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 Lyn Estabrook provided the briefing. 5. Briefing on BATX Pipeline Project presented by Andy Saenz and Jake Reint on behalf of Flint Hills Resources. Andy Saenz and Jake Reint provided the briefing. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize a contract for grease, grit, and sediment traps maintenance and repair services for the Department of Aviation with Southwaste Disposal LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $ 91,667 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. [Note: 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 services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.] A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Trimble seconded. The motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Fang Fang and Wilson were absent at this vote. 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a license agreement with BATX Pipeline, LLC, to govern such entity’s use of approximately 2.5 miles of airport property for a 10-inch diameter underground jet fuel pipeline and appurtenant surface facilities at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of up to 40 years. Funding: If construction commences during this Fiscal Year, …
TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners MEMORANDUM FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: June 11, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update April 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,755,290 in April 2025, a decrease of 6.4% compared to April 2024. Average daily departures decreased from 257 in April 2024 to 255 in April 2025, a decrease of 2 daily departures or 0.7%. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income FY 2025 April FY 2024 April Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 887,601 949,386 (6.5%) 5,946,703 6,245,716 1,125,014,725 1,137,450,764 (1.1%) 7,404,519,195 7,798,593,786 11,943 13,218 (9.6%) 82,215 87,047 (4.8%) (5.1%) (5.6%) $28,807,967 $26,896,310 $1,911,657 $197,811,007 $180,327,084 $17,483,923 $13,374,036 $11,809,655 ($1,564,381) $95,164,136 $86,735,560 ($8,428,576) $15,347,222 $18,596,037 $3,248,816 $147,463,917 $134,393,936 ($13,069,981) $13,460,746 $8,300,272 $5,160,473 $50,347,090 $45,933,148 $4,413,942 Table #1 illustrates April 2025’s enplanements totaled 887,601, a decrease of 6.5% compared to April 2024. Landing weights totaled 1.1 billion pounds in April 2025 representing a decrease of 1.1% compared to April 2024. Cargo volume totaled 11,943 tons in April 2025, a decrease of 9.6% compared to April 2024. Note that April 2024 cargo volume was elevated due to MotoGP related cargo. In 2025 the race was held at the end of March compared to mid-April in 2024. April 2025 operating revenue totaled $28.8M, an increase of 7.1% or $1.9M compared to April 2024. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025. Compared to April 2024, non-airline revenues decreased 3.6% mostly because of a decrease in rental car revenues. The solar eclipse in April 2024 drove exceptional demand for rental cars in the period; the same dynamic is not present in April 2025. Operating revenue in April 2025 is composed of 51.1% airline revenue, 47.3% non-airline revenue, and 1.6% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $13.4M for the month, an increase of 13.2% or $1.6M compared to April 2024. The increase in operating expense is primarily driven by growth in airport staffing, increased public safety (APD and ARFF) costs, and elevated information systems expenses. Debt service for the month of April 2025 is offset as a result of excess funding in debt service reserve funds. Savings of $6.8M resulting from the offset of debt service in the month will be applied to eligible capital projects. AUS reported a $13.5M surplus in April …
June 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q2 2025 and Q3 2025 (calendar year) compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in left chart, and compared to year-over-year (YOY) 2024 in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data as of May 26, 2025. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico reverted back to 1x B737 for Aug 18 ‘25 – Dec 17 ’25 as opposed to 2x E190; this is a 16% capacity reduction and 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 will return at 4/wk and increase to 5/wk for June – Sept ‘25; AC extended YUL 3/Wk for Oct 25 ’25 – Mar 27 ‘26 (now year- round v seasonal only) • 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 Q2 2025 with 20% reduction in seat capacity YOY; will serve 13 markets from AUS in Q3 2025 with 22% reduction 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) • British Airways downgauged LHR #1 from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starting Mar. 29 ‘25; 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), SJD (Dec. 20 ’25 – Jan. 5 ’26) and PSP (Nov 8 ‘25 – April 12 ’26) o College football service: GNV for weekend of Oct. 3 ’25, LEX for Oct. 17 ’25 weekend, and XNA for Nov. 21 ’25 weekend o …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission June 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: West 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 ○ Mechanical and electrical work continues on all levels ○ ○ ○ Terrazzo and other interior finishes have started BHS conveyors are being installed and making good progress EDS machines delivered Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner Curtain wall installation and waterproofing 5 West Gate Expansion ● Latest Updates ○ Exterior skin installation at south side of project nearly complete ○ High roof insulation installation continuing ○ All trades activated on restroom construction at the Concourse level ○ Fire-proofing underway at the Mezzanine level ○ Gate 23 passenger bridge returned to service ○ Gate 9 passenger bridge under construction; return to service expected in early June ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Designer: Page Construction: Hensel Phelps 6 High roof decking and parapet being installed Airfield Infrastructure: Midfield Taxiways and Maintenance Ramp Expansion Latest Updates ○ Construction of new roadways and parking lots ○ Construction of waterline, power, communication and storm utilities ongoing ○ Utility removals and site cleanup ongoing ○ Completed 60% Design for Maintenance Ramp Expansion Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q4 2024 – Q2 2027 Designer: RS&H Construction: Austin Bridge & Road 7 Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Latest Updates ○ Approval of Building Permit ○ Completed drilling 66 of 428 piers ○ Completed erection of all 3 tower cranes ○ 90% Roadway drawings resubmitted for review Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q1 2025 – Q1 2028 Designer: PGAL Construction: Austin Commercial 8 Design rendering. Final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. Construction photo showing project progress as of May 30, 2025. Atrium …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 _________Airport Advisory Commission________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code 2-1-105) is: The commission shall: (1) review and make recommendations to the council on aviation projects that the Department of Aviation proposes for the capital improvements program; (2) review and make recommendations to the council on proposed aviation grants, including airport trust funds administered by the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) review and make recommendations to the council on aviation contracts that represented by the Department of Aviation to the council for action; (4) review and make recommendations to the council on the annual operating budget proposed by the Department of Aviation; and (5) review and make policy recommendations to the council on the quality of services at Austin- Bergstrom Internation Airport to citizens of the airport and long term planning of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Twelve regularly scheduled monthly meetings occurred in the reporting period. Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2024-2025 July 2024 Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission Annual Internal Review covering the period between July 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2024 and upcoming year’s goals. Authorize execution of a contract for airfield lighting and fixture replacement parts with Global Access Supply, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. [Note: 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 no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preconstruction and construction services for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide project with Sundt/Archer Western, a Joint Venture, for a total contract amount not to exceed $120,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 9.89% DBE participation]. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design, installation, implementation, and staffing of a virtual ramp control system with Saab, Inc. d/b/a Saab, …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVIS ORY CO MMISS ION (AAC) May 14, 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 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 April 9, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on March 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 BATX Pipeline Project presented by Andy Saenz and Jake Reint on behalf of Flint Hills Resources DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize a contract for grease, grit, and sediment traps maintenance and repair services for the Department of Aviation with Southwaste Disposal LLC, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000. Funding: $91,667 is available in the 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. …
