
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has announced a major funding injection from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that aims to help meet Central Texas’ growing travel demands.
A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been received by AUS from the FAA which commits 108 million USD in long-term federal reimbursements to support the airport’s Airfield Capacity Improvements project, which will include the construction of new taxiways and upgrades to existing airfield infrastructure.
The investment will also fund a portion of the airport’s Journey With AUS expansion project, which will deliver Concourse B and enable the building of new taxiways.
Once built; Concourse B will add over 20 new gates to support future airline growth, as well as bring additional concession opportunities for restaurants, shops, lounges, live music venues, and passenger amenities.
The LOI comes in the wake of a bipartisan letter of support signed by Congressman Lloyd Doggett and signed by Representatives Greg Casar, Michael McCaul, Chip Roy, and John Carter in June 2024, which led to the securing of FAA approval and an emphasis on the importance of investing in AUS’s infrastructure.
Thus far, AUS has secured a total of 96.34 million USD from the FAA’s Airport Terminal Program for the Concourse B and Tunnel project, and will continue applying for competitive federal funding whilst also utilising traditional financing methods including airport revenue bonds, cash-on-hand and future revenues to deliver both this and other potential expansion projects.
Safe, modern infrastructure is essential to keeping our aviation system the safest and most efficient in the world. This investment at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will reduce delays and increase capacity as the airport continues to grow.























