Barbara Jordan TerminalAll commercial airlines
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719FAA rank #29 · Large hub
AUSAustin
Austin–Bergstrom International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
Ignore old directions to the South Terminal—it is closed. All airlines now use Barbara Jordan, but construction and event traffic still justify a larger-than-normal arrival buffer.
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2.5 hours before departure during current construction
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday through Monday travel banks, festivals, Formula 1, SXSW, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
AUS is operating all commercial flights from the Barbara Jordan Terminal while a major expansion program affects roadways and capacity. Check current airport alerts before leaving.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$12/day24/7 shuttle every 10–15 minutes
Blue Garage$23/dayCovered
Red Garage$32/dayCovered; closest garage
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup is in the designated area by the consolidated rental-car facility; drop-off remains at the terminal. Follow the app because construction changes walking routes.
The consolidated rental-car facility is across from the Barbara Jordan Terminal and reached by a pedestrian route.
The South Terminal permanently closed April 1, 2026. Allegiant and Frontier now join every other commercial airline in the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
AUS cell-phone waiting lotFree; remain with your vehicle2901 Spirit of Texas Drive, Austin, TX 78719
A free cell-phone lot is available on Spirit of Texas Drive; remain with the vehicle until the passenger is ready.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
AUS has no hotel inside or directly connected to the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Nearby airport hotels provide courtesy shuttles from designated pickup zones.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCourtyard by Marriott Austin Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current schedule
- Parking
- Package parking may include up to the allowance shown at booking
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for return pickup
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying package or separate reservation
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with eligible package; verify hours
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with the selected package
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected garage and parking locations; verify current spaces before relying on one.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightAUS operates around the clock, but overnight services and secure-side access are limited.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
AUS official homepage↗AUS travel tips and FAQs↗AUS ground transportation↗AUS South Terminal closure↗AUS expansion program↗AUS cell-phone waiting lot↗