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Introduction to Airport Codes and AUS

Air travel has revolutionized how we connect across the globe. Whether you're flying domestically or internationally, three-letter airport codes help simplify the journey. For example, AUS is the code for Austin–Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas.

AUS Basics

1. Airport Location & Contact

Airport Location & Contact

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Address: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719

Phone: (512) 530-2242

Distance from Downtown: Southeast of downtown Austin

  • Opened: May 1999
  • Replaced: Robert Mueller Municipal Airport
  • Original Site: Bergstrom Air Force Base
  • Airport Code: AUS
  • Named After: Captain John August Earl Bergstrom

Key Facts about AUS

2. Austin–Bergstrom International Airport History

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport History

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  • Robert Mueller Airport served from 1930–1999
  • Initial proposal to use Bergstrom AFB in the 1970s (rejected)
  • Alternate site near Manor, TX was abandoned due to protests
  • Final approval after the base's closure by BRAC
  • Many original base facilities were reused and expanded

3. Austin–Bergstrom International Airport Statistics

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport Statistics

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  • Daily Flights: Over 250 arrivals and 250 departures
  • Annual Passengers: Over 13 million
  • Destinations: 70+ across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean
  • Top Destinations:
    • Atlanta, GA
    • Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    • Denver, CO
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Houston, TX
  • Focus Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Terminal Information

4. AUS Parking & Ground Transportation

AUS Parking & Ground Transportation

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Parking Options

  • Economy Parking (cheapest)
  • Garage Parking
  • Executive & Family Valet Services

5. AUS Transportation Options

AUS Transportation Options

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  • Rental cars / personal vehicles
  • Capital Metro Bus Route 20 (to downtown)
  • Uber, Lyft, taxis
  • Limo and shuttle services
  • Terminals: 2
    • Main Terminal (Barbara Jordan Terminal)
    • South Terminal (used by Allegiant and VIA Air)
  • Shuttle: Connects both terminals
  • Main Terminal Layout: 25 clearly marked gates, parking garage access

Hotels Near AUS

6. Hotels Near Austin Airport Code AUS

Hotels Near Austin Airport Code AUS

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No hotels inside the terminals, but many nearby options offer convenience and comfort.

Top Nearby Hotels

  • Hilton Austin Airport – 9515 Hotel Dr, Austin, TX 78719, Phone: 512-385-6767
  • Hyatt Place Austin Airport – 9532 Spirit of Austin Ln, Austin, TX 78719, Phone: 512-272-5001
  • Courtyard by Marriott Austin Airport – 7809 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, Phone: 512-386-7464
  • Quality Inn & Suites Airport – 2751 TX-71, Del Valle, TX 78617, Phone: 512-385-1000
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport – 7601 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, Phone: 512-386-7600

Common Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary airport shuttle
  • Pools, gyms, business centers, restaurants, bars

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