Capital Improvement
December 4, 2014 12:51 PM
Capital Improvement
Fifteen years after opening at the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin Bergstrom International Airport is expanding through its $600 million capital improvement program. The project includes expansion of the terminal and aircraft apron, new baggage systems, accommodations for international flights, a new parking garage and consolidated rental car center. Image: ABIARelated Story: Austin Funds Airport Growth With $275M Deal
ABIA's $62 million Terminal East Infill will build a connection from the east ticket lobby to the concourse and includes a new passenger security screening checkpoint with 10 lanes and a larger customs area designed to the latest standards. Image: ABIA
With the addition of seven gates, the East Infill Terminal project will include a wider concourse, new hold-room spaces, ticket lift and gate podiums, concessions and support space, duty-free concessions, restroom facilities, mechanical systems, and security systems. Image: ABIA
The Austin airport terminal features shops and themes tied to the capital city's music and arts scene. The airport enplaned more than 5 million passengers last year and recorded its first million-passenger month in July. Image: ABIA
British Airways launched its first nonstop service to Austin from London on March 3 It was the first non-stop, trans-Atlantic flight in the capital city's history. Expansion of the Austin airport will ease customs clearance for international flights. Image: ABIA
Construction of a new rental car facility and public parking garage is already underway, financed by bonds backed by rental car fees. The project, known as CONRAC, is scheduled for completion in 2015 at a cost of $150 million. Image: ABIA
An escalator is already installed at the combined parking garage and rental car facility at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Image: ABIA
The consolidated rental car facility and public parking garage is nearing completion at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The project was financed by a separate bond issue from the $275 million of revenue bonds scheduled for sale Dec. 9. Image: ABIA
