Airport codes
IATA: AUS, ICAO: KAUS, FAA LID: AUS, formerly
BSM
Local Time
UTC/GMT -6 hours
Address
Barbara Jordan Terminal
3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78719
Access
1. Head east on E 5th St toward Brazos St
2. Turn right onto I-35 Frontage Rd
3. Slight left to merge onto I-35 S
4. Take exit 230 for State Route 71/US-290 W toward Bastrop/Johnson
City
5. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Texas 71 E/Bastrop
and merge onto TX-71 E/State Route 71 E
6. Take the exit toward Airport Cargo/Service Entrance
7. Merge onto Spirit of Texas Dr
8. Turn left onto Rental Car Ln
9. Turn right to stay on Rental Car Ln
10. Turn right onto Presidential Blvd
Destination will be on the right
Airport Overview
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS
- also known as 'ABIA', has recently been ranked by an Airport
Service Quality passenger survey as third Best Airport in
North America, and comes in fifth compared to world-wide airports
of its size.
The Airporrt is located 5 miles southeast of the business
district of the city of Austin, and is the gateway to Central
Texas. The Airport can be directly accessed by State Hwy 71
(ABIA exit) and indirectly via Interstate 35 (6 miles from
Airport) and State Hwys 183.
With two long runways and an estimated 8.7 million passengers
a year, Austin-Bergstrom International is served by a number
of airlines offering numerous US nonstop destinations with
connections around the world.
It is advisable to arrive at the terminal no later than 90
minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
Contacts
Phone: 512 530 2242
Website: www.abia.org
Airport Information
The information desk is to be found in baggage
reclaim area. Passengers can also contact various hotels using
courtesy telephones located in the same area.
Airlines
ATI, America West, American Airlines Cargo,
Atlantic Southeast, Continental, DHL Air, Delta Air Lines,
Eagle Airlines, Emery Worldwide, European Airlines, Fedex,
Frontier Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Sky West Airlines,
Southwest, Telesis, United Airlines, United Parcel Service.
Airline Lounges
American Admiral's Club Lounge - Location:
across from Gate 13
Continental President's Club Lounge - Location: across from
Gate 13
Terminals
Austin-Bergstrom Airport has one passenger
terminals, called the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The terminal
is long but narrow, and has three levels - the baggage claim
& Arrivals level , the Concourse (Departures) level with
access to 25 gates, and & Mezzanine level housing two
airline lounges, a sports bar and offices.
Facilities
Restrooms / Toilets
Toilets are located throughout the airport,
follow signs for directions.
Disabled facilities / Medical Facilities
Being a recently built facility, Austin-Bergstrom
International Airport (ABIA) meets the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These requirements
include accessible elevators, water fountains, restroom facilities,
ticket counters, tables, airport directories lowered for wheelchair
access, and signs with raised lettering and Braille.
If you or someone you know has a disability,
the following information may be useful in making a trip through
the airport an easy one. Travelers with disabilities requiring
immediate assistance may call (512) 530-2242.
Business facilities
Wayport provide wireless internet access American
Airlines? Admirals Club and Business Center - 800 237 7971
provides members with business facilities for up to 150 people,
fax machine, photocopier, computer and printer, and computer
ports for laptops. It also has two conference rooms. Continental
Airlines Presidents Club - 512 530 1850 also includes conference
and business facilities. There is also a Business and Technology
Centre - 512 530 7900 equipped to handle business transactions,
foreign currency exchange and airline trip insurance. The
Hilton Austin Airport - 512 385 6767 offers business and conference
facilities, with 18 meeting rooms, including a ballroom accommodating
up to 800 people, and a fully equipped business centre.
Baggage
There is a lost and found service - 512 530
7600
Shops and restaurants
Eating & Drinking:
Plenty of old Texan favourites in a market
style Texas atmosphere.
Shopping:
A taste of Texas here including, Schotzskys,
Matts Famous El Rancho, Amy's Ice Creams, The Salt Lick, Auntie
Anne's, Waterloo Ice House, Lefty's Bar and Grill and Harlon's
Barbeque and coffee shop.
Other services
Money: ATMs and postal services are available.
First Aid
