Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) held a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the airport’s West Gate Expansion that will add new gates and more than 84,500 square feet over three levels of apron, concourse and mezzanine space.
National, state and local officials were on hand for the ceremony that will add amenities such as new food and retail spaces, public art through the City of Austin Arts in Public Places Program, more seating areas, the largest restrooms in the terminal, quiet places for relaxation and private rooms for nursing or pumping, and an exciting third-level outdoor public patio with amazing views of the city skyline.
The project, set to be completed in 2026, will construct three new gates that will eventually offset the closure of existing gates during future construction activities. Airport officials also added that one concession, I Vinni, on the concourse between gates 29 and 30, will be permanently removed in early 2024.
“This project will deliver much-needed relief for our travelers and our airport,” said Somer Shindler, AUS chief development officer. “This is just the beginning of our journey to invest billions of dollars into our airport over the next decade to serve the needs of travelers and airline partners today and in generations to come, all while driving economic prosperity for our community.”
