ABIA To Add 32 Gates In Massive $5B Expansion Project

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✈️ Austin Airport’s $5B Expansion Takes Shape

Articles across multiple outlets confirm that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is moving ahead with a massive expansion program — with the total build-out now estimated at around $5 billion. This effort aims to alleviate congestion, boost capacity, and future-proof the region’s primary air gateway amid Austin’s rapid population and economic growth.  

🛫 Adding Dozens of New Gates

The airport plans to nearly double its number of gates by adding 32 new ones — elevating capacity significantly over the next decade. These new gates will be built as part of a new concourse (often referred to as Concourse B) tied to the massive infrastructure expansion.  

🛰 Airlines Signal Long-Term Commitment

Major carriers like Southwest Airlines, Delta, United, American, and Alaska have locked in long-term leases that secure their presence as the expansion unfolds — a clear sign of confidence in Austin’s growth trajectory and travel demand.  

🛠 Construction in Motion in 2026

Beyond conceptual plans, actual construction activity is underway this year — including phased terminal upgrades, gate additions, and infrastructure enhancements that will improve passenger experience and operational flow even before the biggest expansions are complete.