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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Journey With AUS Update Austin Tourism Commission – May 14, 2025 Bryce Bencivengo Community Affairs Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) History & Growth Austin-Bergstrom History The original AUS was Robert Mueller Municipal Airport ● October 14, 1930 – May 22, 1999 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ● Formerly Bergstrom USAF Base - Named after first Austin native killed in action during World War II ● Existed as the Del Valle Army Air Field prior to USAF AUS is owned & operated by the City of Austin ● AUS campus is 4,242 total acres ● Converted to commercial use and opened in 1999 with a $585 million budget ● Opening – 25 gates designed for 11M annual passengers ● 2019 expansion – 9 gates added to serve 15M annual passengers 2022-Beyond: Journey with AUS ● A new direction for our Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) AUS Has Achieved New Record High Passenger Levels Annual Passenger Traffic (Millions) 22.1 21.8 21.1 17.3 15.8 13.9 13.6 12.4 11.9 7.1 7.5 6.6 8.1 8.7 8.8 8.2 8.7 10.7 10.0 9.1 9.4 6.5 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 AUS is the 6th Fastest Growing Airport Among U.S. Large & Medium Hub Airports % Change in Seats: Q1 ‘25 v. Q1 ‘19 70% 59% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% -30% 50% 45%45% 40% 36% 33% 31% 27% 26%26%25%25%24% 22%22% 20%20%19%18% 17% 14%13%13% 12%11%11%10%10% 9% 9% 9% 9% 8% 7% 7% 6% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% -1% -1% -3% -3% -4% -6% -7% -10% -11% U J S A N B T N O I A M S H C S U A I B P N E D L N H R U B F R O W F D S A L I O B T L C O C M W S R U D R X H P O N R A P T X A J D N I F M S T A S H A I C L S M E M L A D . g v A H M C E L C G G O A G L A C D T I P N A S D A I G V C R W E A N S Q B A L T S A E S L L F . . S U -14% -16%-17% -21% Y S M A M O C N A I W B S O B L D B U O H I C M L T A K F J P S M L H P W D M D R O W T D E K M X D P X A L O F S C J S K A O AUS is an Economic Driver ○ ● TXDOT AUS Economic Impact – 2018 study 7.8B in economic benefit for Central Texas – primary and secondary Supports more than 74,000 jobs Economic impact increased 212% from 2010 to 2018 ○ ○ ● AUS is an entirely self-sustaining enterprise ○ No Austin tax dollars fund AUS ○ Funded with Airport Revenues – airlines/businesses Federal Aviation Administration Grants and PFCs All revenues generated “on airport” are federally required to stay “on airport” ○ ○ Air Service, Airport Upgrades and the Economy According to leading industry research: ● U.S. airports supported 12.8 million jobs and generated $1.8 trillion in total economic output last year ● U.S. airports require at least $173.9 billion in infrastructure upgrades over the next five years — a 15.1% increase from just two years ago. ● Passenger traffic is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2040 and 1.7 billion by 2050. ● Every additional 1,000 enplanements = 1.2 additional on-airport jobs and $290.5k worth of tourist/visitor spending, which results in 4.6 additional jobs Passenger Experience Concessions at AUS – Expanded Shopping and Dining Options Art & Music – Keeping it Weird Since 1999 Live music ● 1,000+ music performances a year Permanent Art ● Partnership with City of Austin Arts in Public Places Program ● 2% of Capital Improvement Project funding is earmarked for public art Rotating Art ● 60+ different artists featured per year, usually local Air Service News Air Service Highlights 80+ 250 Nonstop destinations Average daily nonstop departures 37k Average daily seats available AUS Airlines ● AeroMexico ● British Airways ● KLM Royal Dutch ● Sun Country ● Air Canada ● Copa Airlines ● Alaska Airlines ● Delta Air Lines Airlines ● Lufthansa ● Allegiant Air ● Frontier Airlines ● Spirit Airlines ● American Airlines ● JetBlue ● Southwest Airlines ● United Airlines ● Viva ● WestJet Based on 2024 data New Service & Increased Frequencies New Destinations • Montreal, Canada – Launched May 2, 2024 • Cleveland, OH – Launched May 16, 2024 • Eugene, OR – Launched May 31, 2024 • Omaha, NE – Launched November 23, 2024 • Milwaukee, WI – Launched March 2025 • Reno, NV – Launched March 2025 • Memphis, TN – Starting May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL – Starting May 2025 • Palm Springs, CA – Starting December 2025 Increased Frequency or Capacity • New Orleans, LA – Delta started Feb. 2025 • Chicago O’Hare – Frontier started March 2025 • Orlando, FL – Frontier started March 2025 • Cincinnati, OH – Frontier started March 2025 • Phoenix – Frontier started March 2025 • Panama City, FL – Delta started March 2025 • London – Increased to 13x a week in March 2025 • • Miami – Frontier starting May 2025 • Philadelphia, PA – Frontier starting May 2025 • San Francisco, CA – Delta starting June 2025 & Indianapolis, IN – Delta starting May 2025 Southwest Starting in August 2025 • Tampa Bay, FL – Delta starting June 2025 • Detroit, MI – Spirit starting June 2025 • San Diego, CA – Frontier starting June 2025 • Cancun, MX – Delta starting December 2025 Our Destinations Journey With AUS Austin-Bergstrom’s Airport Expansion & Development Program Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: Short-Term Projects Outbound Baggage Handling System Creation of a centralized baggage processing system for departing checked bags ● 1.5 miles of new conveyor belts ● Processing capability of 4,000 bags per hour ● State-of-the-art sorting and security technology The new system will meet the demand of 30 million annual passengers Construction is ongoing and will align with West Infill project to accommodate the new system Phase 1 Substantially Complete Phase 2 Anticipated Completion: 2026 Future phases will be needed to support other projects West Gate Expansion Improvements ● 3 gates ● New concessions ● Larger restrooms ● Pet relief area ● Sensory room ● Public art ● Playscape ● Outdoor public patio ● Additional space for airline and airport operations, Replace 12 new boarding bridges with A/C upgrades Anticipated Completion: 2026 West Infill Project to Expand TSA Checkpoint 3 • • • Part of the new Outbound Baggage Handling System project 75,000 square feet over 4 levels 6 - 8 new security lanes to be added to TSA Checkpoint 3 • New ticketing counters Existing checkpoints have been expanded during construction to accommodate partial closure of the impacted checkpoint on the far west side. Anticipated Completion: 2026 International Arrivals Optimization ● The project will add more bag carousels ● The project will also add additional Customs and Border Protection booths to expedite the processing of international travelers ● Additional queuing space Anticipated Completion: 2025 Atrium Infill ● Adding an additional 13,000 sq ft of flex floor space on the departure level of the airport between the ticket counters ● Will provide relief for queuing lanes ● Design is currently underway Anticipated Completion: 2026 Enabling Projects Midfield Taxiways • • Two miles of 2 new parallel taxiways and several smaller connector taxiways to support Concourse B and future concourses. Two bridges under taxiways to maintain vehicle access to the Air Traffic Control Tower, firefighting, and service areas. • Airfield lighting, signage, and new taxi route for low-visibility conditions • New reclaimed water bulk refilling station Anticipated Completion: 2027 Yellow Parking Garage • New garage in existing economy surface lot B area with a flexible design to deliver the project efficiently. • Garage is anticipated to be partially open in 2026, with full completion in 2027 • Additional surface parking has been added to accommodate the closure of Lot B • Elevated walkway to connect the Yellow Garage to the Blue Garage to facilitate access to the terminal Anticipated Completion: 2027 Plans Remain Conceptual and Subject to Change as Design Develops Central Utility Plant (CUP) ● Project will construct a new Central Utility Plant to meet cooling and heating demand for new and existing facilities ● Use increased thermal energy storage to reduce energy use during peak demand periods ● Incorporate current technologies to increase overall plant efficiency Anticipated Completion: Late 2027 or Early 2028 Utilities Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) • Expansion and enhancement of existing and construction of new utilities to meet the demands of the expanded airport • The new facilities will include: • • Reclaimed water main extension Storm drainage • Water quality and de-icing ponds • • • Hydronic piping (chilled and hot water) Redundant electrical power Technology/telecommunication duct banks Anticipated Completion: 2027 Plans Remain Conceptual and Subject to Change as Design Develops Temporary Hold Room Facility ● Temporary gate hold room facility provides early gate capacity to enhance operational resiliency ● Facility planned to include hold rooms, restrooms, vending machines, and circulation for arrivals and departures. ● Gates will be accessed via bussing operations from the Barbara Jordan Terminal Anticipated Completion: 2027 Long-Term Expansion Projects New Concourse B and Tunnel • Design and build a minimum of 20 gates (Phase1) • Future phases will build a 40-gate Concourse B • Central amenity node and vertical connectivity to tunnel • New concessions • • Larger restrooms Public Art • Additional space for airline and airport operations Conceptual rendering – Exact gate count to be determined with airlines Arrival and Departure Hall • • • The new Arrival and Departure Hall will serve as the new front door for the airport. This project will include expanded ticketing and check-in areas, ​consolidated security checkpoints, additional tenant and concession spaces, and baggage claim areas​. Enabling projects will include the removal of the existing Red Garage and associated roadways and utilities. Pre-design conceptual rendering. Final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. Next Steps and Priorities What Happens Next? AUS Priorities ● Begin design phase for long-term projects ● Significant construction and experience changes for airport travelers ● Consensus with airline partners for expansion and development ● Maintain operational resiliency to keep AUS running effectively ● Move quickly on all improvements ● Manage expectations with the traveling public Questions? Thank You