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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
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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
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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
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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
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Parking Options
- Economy Parking (cheapest)
- Garage Parking
- Executive & Family Valet Services
5. 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
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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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