TravelBuddy airport guide · AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin, TX
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
Security
Security snapshot
Standard and PreCheck timing at a glance.
Standard
24 min
PreCheck
8 min
Updated May 3, 2026, 5:29 PM
Weather
Weather now
Clear skies
74°F
No major weather impact expected.
Updated May 3, 2026, 5:29 PM · Observed May 3, 2026, 5:15 PM
Operations
Flights ahead
Next scheduled arrivals and departures at a glance.
Airport activity strip
Arrivals
UN8512
United · Chicago
6:01 PM
T1 · A8
On time
AM8513
American · San Francisco
6:33 PM
T2 · B9
On time
AL8514
Alaska · Seattle
7:05 PM
T3 · C10
On time
SO8515
Southwest · Dallas
7:37 PM
T1 · D11
On time
JE8516
JetBlue · Miami
8:09 PM
T2 · E12
On time
Departures
UN8512
United · Chicago
6:01 PM
T1 · A8
Boarding soon
AM8513
American · San Francisco
6:33 PM
T2 · B9
On time
AL8514
Alaska · Seattle
7:05 PM
T3 · C10
On time
SO8515
Southwest · Dallas
7:37 PM
T1 · D11
Boarding soon
JE8516
JetBlue · Miami
8:09 PM
T2 · E12
On time
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Terminal detail
Know your terminal before you head in
Helpful planning notes for each terminal. Live TSA and flights below still stay airport-wide unless a terminal-specific source exists.
Terminal
Barbara Jordan Terminal
Traffic pattern
Handles most of the mainline volume and feels busiest during early business and leisure departures.
Travel context
This is the terminal most travelers mean when they say AUS.
Expect: A fuller airport experience and steadier checkpoint demand.
Terminal
South Terminal
Traffic pattern
Traffic tends to move in smaller, more obvious waves.
Travel context
Separate terminal access means you should verify the right terminal before leaving for the airport.
Expect: A simpler feel, but less forgiving if you arrive at the wrong building.
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
Plan ahead
Travel tips
Best arrival time
Arrive 2 hours early, and add a little extra on festival weekends and Monday mornings.
Peak hours
5:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Pro tips
- Terminal choice matters because the two terminals are not connected airside.
- Rideshare and pickup lots can slow down quickly after major city events.
- Morning departures often stack up faster than the compact footprint suggests.
Lost and found
Recover terminal items faster
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport keeps airport-property, airline baggage, and TSA-held items on separate support paths. Use the official airport site to start the right claim.
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