Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Secures $33 Million FAA Grant to Expand Concourse B
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has been awarded $33.27 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program, a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, to advance its Concourse B project. This funding will support the construction of a new underground tunnel connecting Concourse B to the existing Barbara Jordan Terminal and will add 20 new airline gates, restaurants, shops, and live music venues, enhancing the airport’s capacity to meet the Central Texas community’s growing demands.
The Concourse B project is a centerpiece of the Journey With AUS expansion plan. It is in the initial design phase, with significant construction expected to begin in 2027 and an anticipated public opening by 2030. This new concourse is aimed at improving passenger convenience and expanding air service options, with local firms Page and Fentress Joint Venture leading the design.
The airport has now received a total of $47.52 million from the FAA’s Airport Terminal Program, a competitive initiative within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will invest $1 billion in U.S. airport terminals. AUS plans to apply for additional FAA grants and will leverage other funding sources such as airport revenue bonds and cash reserves to finance the expansion.
Notable attendees at the grant announcement included Congressman Greg Casar, who emphasized the project’s impact on Austin’s economy through job creation and reduced travel costs. Representative Lloyd Doggett highlighted the Concourse B project’s role in expanding the airport’s capacity, noting the benefits of the Infrastructure Law he supported. Mayor Kirk Watson praised AUS’s competitive success in securing federal funds, citing the airport’s recent milestones, including the Midfield Taxiways project groundbreaking and structural progress on the West Infill project.
AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi expressed gratitude to the FAA and the congressional delegation, stating, “This funding will aid us in delivering a bigger, better AUS that will be able to meet the air service needs of generations to come.”
