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.
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AUSAustin
Austin–Bergstrom International
Verified 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.
Arrival planner
When should I be at AUS?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
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
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.
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 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.
Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
AUS official homepage↗AUS travel tips and FAQs↗AUS ground transportation↗AUS South Terminal closure↗AUS expansion program↗