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Austin Bergstrom International Airport Guide (AUS)

Airport info
Code: AUS
Address:
3600 Presidential Boulevard, Suite 411, Austin, Texas 78719, United States
Location:

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is situated 13km (8 miles) southeast of Austin.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +1
Telephone:
(512) 530 2242.
Timezone: GMT -6:00

Here you'll find essential information on Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A new budget airline terminal is planned to cater for Viva Aerobus' services to and from Mexico. The security screening checkpoint expansion project is due to be completed in spring 2011 to aid security procedures for travellers going through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Information: 

The information desk is located in the baggage reclaim area. Staff can help passengers with taxi and shuttle services. Passengers can also contact various hotels using courtesy telephones located in the baggage reclaim area.

Website: 
www.abia.org
Driving directions: 

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport can be reached from Highway 71, which leads southeast from Austin, off the Interstate 183 and 10km (6 miles) south of Interstate 35.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: The Airport Flyer service (route 100) serves Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and is operated by Capital Metro (tel: (512) 474 1200; www.capmetro.org).

Taxi: Super Shuttle (tel: (512) 258 3826) operates a taxi minibus service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and has a counter on the baggage reclaim level of the airport. Taxi companies serving the airport include Yellow Cab (tel: (512) 452 9999), Lone Star Cab (tel: (512) 836 4900), and Austin Cab (tel: (512) 478 2222).

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs and postal services are available, as is paid for Wi-Fi internet access.

Food: 

There are numerous restaurants, snack bars, delis, ice-cream parlours and bars.

Shopping: 

The Market Place, inside the terminal building, houses most of the shops and restaurants.

Luggage: 

There is a lost and found service and baggage trolleys are available.

Other: 

The terminal offers shoeshine booths plus five live music venues featuring local performers.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Free Internet access at Austin-Bergstrom International Airportt is provided at kiosks throughout the terminal, including in the baggage claim area and some gates. American Airlines' Admirals Club and Business Center (tel: 1 800 237 7971 in the USA; www.aa.com) provides members with business facilities, including seating for up to 150 people, fax machine, photocopier, computer and printer, and computer ports for laptops. It also has two conference rooms. Continental Airlines Presidents Club (tel: (512) 530 1850; www.continental.com) also provides conference and business facilities. There is also a Business and Technology Centre (tel: (512) 530 7900) equipped to handle business transactions, foreign currency exchange and airline trip insurance. The Hilton Austin Airport (tel: (512) 385 6767; www.hilton.com) offers business and conference facilities, with 18 meeting rooms available, including a ballroom accommodating up to 800 people and a fully equipped business centre.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities include elevators, disabled toilets, accessible ticket counters and tables, lowered airport directories and Braille signage. Disabled parking spaces are located either close to lifts or to shuttle bus stops; shuttle buses are suitable for wheelchairs. Wheelchair service is available to the aircrafts; passengers should inform their airline of any special assistance, prior to travel. TTD phones are available (tel: (512) 530 6356). Airport staff are trained in American sign language. Disabled travellers requiring immediate assistance should contact (512) 530 2242.

Car parking: 

There is space for more than 10,000 cars at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport: in a covered short-term car park next to the Barbara Jordan Passenger Terminal, and in surface parking (car park A) and long-term car parks (car parks B-G) (tel: (512) 530 3300). Shuttle buses operate to/from the terminal 24 hours a day to all car parks.

Car rental: 

ACE, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National and Thrifty are all represented at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Counters are located on the baggage reclaim level of the terminal.

Airport hotels

Hilton Austin Airport is located on the airport site, close to the Barbara Jordan Passenger Terminal. There are free shuttle buses to/from the terminal. There are a number of other hotels near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Courtyard Austin Airport

Courtyard Austin Airport hotel is located 3km (2 miles) west of Austin Bergstrom International Airport and provides an airport shuttle service to/from the terminal. Hotel facilities include a business centre, fitness centre and on-site dining options.

Telephone: (512) 386 7464.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Hilton Austin Airport

Hilton Austin Airport is located on the site of Austin Bergstrom International Airport, close to the Barbara Jordan Passenger Terminal. The hotel offers business and conference facilities, with 18 meeting rooms available, including a ballroom accommodating up to 800 people and a fully equipped business centre. Other facilities include an outdoor heated pool and a restaurant.

Telephone: (512) 385 6767.
Website:
www.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Austin Airport

Holiday Inn Express Austin Airport is located 16km (10 miles) from Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Hotel facilities include a 'Park & Fly' parking service, sports facilities and a meeting room for up to 60 delegates.

Telephone: (512) 386 7600.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
La Quinta Inn

La Quinta Inn is located close to Austin Bergstrom International Airport and runs a shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. Other facilities include free parking, a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool.

Telephone: (512) 386 6800.
Website:
www.lq.com

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