Austin airport's air tanker base critical in Texas' fire fight
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
Evacuation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to fire alarm
Officials say that a water flow issue outside near an aircraft triggered the fire alarm. Passengers and staff were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
Officials say that a water flow issue outside near an aircraft triggered the fire alarm. Passengers and staff were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.
Department of Aviation provides updates on jet fuel storage facility at AUS
According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.
According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.
Austin Airtanker Base opens to assist with increased wildfire activity
Officials said the possibility of fire activity is extremely high with these hot temperatures and dry conditions, and opening the Airtanker allows for a faster response time.
Officials said the possibility of fire activity is extremely high with these hot temperatures and dry conditions, and opening the Airtanker allows for a faster response time.
Woman killed in crash near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
This crash is being investigated as Austin’s 58th fatal crash of 2022.
This crash is being investigated as Austin’s 58th fatal crash of 2022.
Austin Airtanker Base activated to assist with wildfire activity across Texas
Texas A&M Forest Service says that since January 1, it has responded to 1,240 wildfires that burned 497,373 acres across the state.
Texas A&M Forest Service says that since January 1, it has responded to 1,240 wildfires that burned 497,373 acres across the state.
American Airlines launching new nonstop service from Austin to Vail
American Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Austin and Vail, Colorado this winter.
American Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Austin and Vail, Colorado this winter.
May 2022 sets record for busiest month at Austin airport
From January to May 2022, there was a 132.71% increase in passengers compared to that time frame last year.
From January to May 2022, there was a 132.71% increase in passengers compared to that time frame last year.
Large bee removal project begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
The goal is to try to save as many bees as possible during the move.
The goal is to try to save as many bees as possible during the move.
Austin-Bergstrom to receive additional $15M from infrastructure law for expansion
The additional $15 million will be used to increase the square footage of the Barbara Jordan Terminal to help meet growing passenger demands.
The additional $15 million will be used to increase the square footage of the Barbara Jordan Terminal to help meet growing passenger demands.
Southwest Airlines pilots picket, say they're tired of being understaffed and overworked
Southwest Airlines pilots say they are tired of saying 'sorry' on every flight. They're protesting current working conditions that have them understaffed and overworked as travel demand rebounds.
Southwest Airlines pilots say they are tired of saying 'sorry' on every flight. They're protesting current working conditions that have them understaffed and overworked as travel demand rebounds.
City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
FAA facing lawsuit surrounding new AUS jet fuel facility
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
Direct flight from London to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sparks concerns from travelers
One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.
One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.
American Airlines launches nonstop service between AUS and Montego Bay, Jamaica
Austin residents now have a new summer destination option thanks to American Airlines launching a new nonstop service between AUS and Jamaica.
Austin residents now have a new summer destination option thanks to American Airlines launching a new nonstop service between AUS and Jamaica.
Catalytic converter thefts reported at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said they received four reports of catalytic converter thefts within 24 hours at the airport parking lots.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport said they received four reports of catalytic converter thefts within 24 hours at the airport parking lots.
Busy summer travel expected at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
“This year, we’re expecting 22 million people to fly out of the airport, which is double what the airport served when we first opened,” said Sam Haynes, public information officer for AUS.
“This year, we’re expecting 22 million people to fly out of the airport, which is double what the airport served when we first opened,” said Sam Haynes, public information officer for AUS.
Memorial Day weekend expected to be busy for travel
AAA estimates 39 million people will be traveling for the holiday and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expects to have the busiest Memorial Day travel time in its history.
AAA estimates 39 million people will be traveling for the holiday and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expects to have the busiest Memorial Day travel time in its history.
Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong wanted for murder of Moriah Wilson may be in New York
Investigators believe Kaitlin Marie Armstrong flew from the Austin airport to Houston Hobby Airport on May 14. She then took a connecting flight to LaGuardia Airport.
Investigators believe Kaitlin Marie Armstrong flew from the Austin airport to Houston Hobby Airport on May 14. She then took a connecting flight to LaGuardia Airport.
AUS asks passengers to arrive early as busy travel season begins
The airport said an estimated 22 million passengers will fly out of AUS this year, making 2022 a record-breaking year. The increase in passengers comes after significant growth and investment in Austin by the airlines.
The airport said an estimated 22 million passengers will fly out of AUS this year, making 2022 a record-breaking year. The increase in passengers comes after significant growth and investment in Austin by the airlines.