5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The restrooms were plentiful and well attended -clean.”
Rita Loeding5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / AUS
Large airport · AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Austin, Texas · 542 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
17,198 ratings
2
Operators based
542
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Austin, TexasELEV 542 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
17,198
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
542
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Austin, Texas, Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS / AUS) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 542 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, AUS is a home base: Saturn Aviation, LLC and Sts VIP Transport Services operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI, 21 nm), New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ, 36 nm), and Randolph Air Force Base (RND, 51 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 12,250-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Austin, TX destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as BSM and KBSM. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AUS to plan your flight.
3 FBOs serve KAUS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Austin
Your FBO? Claim it, freeTouchdown at Atlantic AUS and let us show you what happens when Texas pride meets the spirit of Atlantic Aviation. You'll see it in each and every one of us you meet. We'll make sure you enjoy your time spent on the ground at our beautiful Atlantic Aviation Austin facility while we take care of all of your aircraft needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.225
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Million Air Austin
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMillion Air Austin is located just minutes from downtown Austin and just down the street from Formula One racing at the Circuit of the Americas. The FBO covers nearly 15,000 sq. ft. While our home may remind you of a five star hotel lobby, it is designed to look like a Texas Hill Country ranch home. The sweeping atrium extends up to the exposed wooden rafters and roof.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24
- Unicom 130.60
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Austin
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated at the south terminal of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Signature-Austin offers first-class service and hospitality to all visiting aircraft. The facility is conveniently situated about 20 minutes southeast of downtown Austin and about 25 minutes from the University of Texas at Austin.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.375
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Very easy airport from TSA to gate.”
MKing5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Austin Bergstrom International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAUS
IATA
AUS
FAA / Local
AUS
Elevation
542 ft
Coordinates
30.1975° N · 97.6620° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 542 ft, AUS sits lower than 59% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,250 ft
- 18R/36L12,250 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 18L/36R9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,250 ft
AUS's 12,250 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmKHYISan Marcos Regional AirportSan Marcos
- 36nmKBAZNew Braunfels National AirportNew Braunfels
- 51nmRNDRandolph Air Force BaseUniversal City
- 53nmGRKKilleen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army AirfieldFort Cavazos
- 58nmSATSan Antonio International AirportSan Antonio
- 59nmTPLDraughon Miller Central Texas Regional AirportTemple
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKAUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport · Austin, TX
From the ramp
Google Places photography of Austin Bergstrom International Airport, tap any frame to view full-screen, then cycle with the arrows or your keyboard.
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 128 nm | 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 164 nm | 47m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 754 nm | 2h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 850 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUS?
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,250 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AUS?
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,250 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AUS?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Austin Bergstrom International Airport as a home base, including Saturn Aviation, LLC, Sts VIP Transport Services. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Austin Bergstrom International Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve AUS: Atlantic Aviation Austin, Million Air Austin and Signature Flight Support Austin. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AUS?
- The closest alternate is San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI), about 21 nm away, followed by New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 56m (656 nm), Denver about 1h 58m (674 nm), Aspen about 2h 3m (706 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.