Summary:
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reveals Concourse M design, adding six gates to support capacity during major expansion works.
- Facility will operate as a reliever concourse, maintaining operational efficiency during construction of future concourses.
- Passenger-focused amenities and shuttle access ensure continuity of experience despite ongoing infrastructure development.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has unveiled new design concepts for its Concourse M project. The renderings depict the 37,537 square feet pre-engineered structure’s interior and exterior. Concourse M will be constructed on the west side of the airfield, separate from the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and will add six gates that allow for six narrow-body aircraft; four gates will be contact gates, and two gates will be walk-out gates.
“Concourse M is a critical project that allows us to deliver more airline gates quickly, especially as we ramp up construction across the airfield,” said AUS Chief Executive Officer Ghizlane Badawi. “As we continue design and pre-construction work on the new 26-gate Concourse B, we know our airline partners and passengers need more space as soon as possible, and this project will do just that, all while offering AUS travellers convenient amenities.”
Passengers will access the facility by a shuttle bus that will pick them up from Gate 13, the airport’s only ground-level gate. The facility will be used for diversions and throughout construction. Concourse M gates will be used as reliever gates during the construction of Concourse B and the remodelling of Concourse A to ensure gate capacity is not lost due to construction activities.
The facility will feature restrooms, a pet relief room, and outdoor canopies to provide shade for passengers using walk-out gates and shuttle buses.
Concourse M is currently in the design and pre-construction phase, with Page, now Stantec/Fentress, as the joint-venture design firm. The project will be constructed by Hensel Phelps. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the airport aiming to open the facility as early as spring 2028.
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