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Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Airport Information
(Austin, Texas - TX, USA)
 With direct non-stop flights to more than 30 destinations across the United States, Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is an important air transportation hub, linking Texas to the rest of the country. The single Barbara Jordan Terminal building at Austin Bergstrom serves all arrivals (Baggage Claim Level) and departures (Concourse Level), making it simple to find your way around.
Austin's airport lies next to Moores Crossing and the McKinney Falls State Park, and is situated around 8 miles / 13 km to the southeast of the city center. Limited business facilities for passengers of certain airlines are located on the Mezzanine Level, while the well-equipped Business and Technology Center may also be of interest. A year in the life of Austin Bergstrom Airport sees over 8.5 million passengers and almost 120,000 flights, connecting many non-stop destinations.
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The airport itself is owned by the City of Austin, with total construction costs believed to amount to more than $800 million. There are a wide variety of transfer options from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to downtown Austin and beyond, connecting local districts and neighborhoods, such as the Bremond Block, Zilker Park, East Sixth Street and also Congress Avenue. Onsite you will also find local Capital Metro and Airport Flyer buses, taxis (Yellow Cab and Austin Cab), limousines and commercial and complimentary shuttles all vying for your custom and linking nearby destinations, such as San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Information: History and Facilities
In 1930, the city's present-day airport opened on a large expanse of farmland, being known in those days as the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. By the mid-forties, the city had purchased the land for use as a military airbase and over the years, many flights linked the main Texan airports.
However, in the seventies, Austin was keen to develop a new, commercial airport and wanted to begin using Bergstrom, along with the US Air Force. When these plans fell through, a new site was chosen close to the city of Manor. The decision by the military to close to Bergstrom airbase meant that it was now available and a new plan of action was drawn up to convert it into a civil airport. Finally, in 1994, the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) was officially opened and was soon serving thousands of passengers on a daily basis.
Austin Bergstrom Airport's terminal features wireless Internet access throughout all levels, as well as conveniently positioned ATM machines. Postal and business facilities are adequate for most needs, while a surprisingly varied selection of restaurants, cafés and bars make spending time in the terminal a pleasure. Those in need of a bite will find eateries such as the Harlon's BBQ, the Highland Lake Bar, Wok & Roll, and the locally based Waterloo Ice House, which opened its first branch on Congress Avenue in 1976.
There are several quality shops to explore within the complex of Austin Bergstrom Airport, including the Book People, the Austin Chronicle and Sierra News. Also of interest to passengers are various prominent art works around the Barbara Jordan Terminal, parking for over 10,000 vehicles, and various information counters.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Information: About Austin Tourism
Known as the 'live music capital of the world', Austin is a cosmopolitan city and the state capital of Texas, with an enthralling college town atmosphere. The city is also an important government and commerce center for Texas. As you would expect from its nickname, Austin has a stunning variety of clubs and bars, each with its own brand of live music and entertainment.
Bergstrom Airport (AUS) provides an important gateway to Austin, where there are also plenty of excellent performing arts venues, galleries and museums, such as the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, close to the monumental State Capitol building. Outdoor activities are very popular, with the Barton Creek Greenbelt offering cycling, wildlife watching, hiking, golfing and spa facilities. To the northwest of Austin and Bergstrom Airport, Lake Travis (part of Highland Lakes) is a particularly beautiful reservoir where you can fish, camp, hike, swim and even scuba dive.
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