Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS) is the primary business aviation gateway for the Texas Hill Country and the Austin metro area, sitting under six nautical miles from downtown. The airfield handles a substantial mix of airline and business traffic on two long concrete runways, with on-site CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement supporting international arrivals. Both 100LL and Jet A are available, and the tower operates on a continuous schedule.
Runways
Austin-Bergstrom International has two paved runways. The longest, 18R/36L, is 12,250 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Austin-Bergstrom International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Austin-Bergstrom International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Austin-Bergstrom International recorded 51,068 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KAUS peaks in October, November, and July, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 5,137 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Austin-Bergstrom International averages 29.4 days above 90°F in August and 10.9 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.0°F, and January the coldest, at 62.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Austin-Bergstrom International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission required for engine maintenance run-ups; call Operations.
Prior permission required for general aviation aircraft on the passenger terminal apron; call Operations.
Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 171 feet.
Prior permission required for non-State-of-Texas aircraft entering the state ramp abeam taxiway E; call State Operations or contact on frequency 131.375.
Taxilane R4 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 135 feet.
Taxilane C2 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 171 feet.
Taxilanes R1, R3, and R5 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 118 feet.
During the hours of 0000 to 0600, arriving aircraft will be assigned runway 36L or 36R, and departing aircraft will be assigned runway 18L or 18R, to avoid noise-sensitive areas.
Noise abatement: all departures follow ATC instructions and climb as soon as possible to 4,000 feet or above.
Bird activity reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 900/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1070/R/B/W/T
Arrangements: operates 1300-2300 and later, Tuesday through Friday; call Operations, extension 7024614.
Taxilane C2 between taxiway C and G1, and taxilane R1, are closed from 2000 to 0800 local.
Contact Ramp Control on frequency 126.225 prior to entry to or exit from the terminal apron.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Austin-Bergstrom International has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Austin Executive (KEDC), 13.31 NM northeast.
Part of the Austin area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAUS
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KAUS.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KAUS?
Austin-Bergstrom International operates two paved runways suited to business aviation. Runway 18R/36L is the longer of the two at 12,250 feet, with a width of 150 feet and a concrete surface. Runway 18L/36R measures 9,000 feet long and is also 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Both runways can accommodate large jet traffic, and the airfield includes three helipads for rotary-wing operations. The 12,250-foot runway matches the airport's maximum paved runway length.
Does KAUS have customs and immigration services?
Yes, Austin-Bergstrom International has customs services on site, including CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear directly at the airport rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. The combination of CBP and USDA coverage supports flights carrying agricultural or animal products in addition to standard passenger and crew processing. Operators planning international legs into KAUS should still confirm current procedures and any advance notice requirements directly with the relevant agency office at the field.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at Austin-Bergstrom?
Yes, several taxiways at KAUS carry wingspan limits. Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet, and taxilane C2 carries the same 171-foot limit. Taxilane R4 is closed to aircraft wider than 135 feet, while taxilanes R1, R3, and R5 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 118 feet. Operators of large-cabin or wide-span aircraft should review these limits against their aircraft specifications before planning ground movements at Austin-Bergstrom International.
What is the noise abatement procedure at KAUS overnight?
Austin-Bergstrom International applies specific runway assignments between 0000 and 0600 local to reduce noise over sensitive areas. During these hours, arriving aircraft are assigned runway 36L or 36R, while departing aircraft are assigned runway 18L or 18R. Separately, all departures are expected to follow ATC instructions and climb as soon as possible to 4,000 feet or above as part of the airport's general noise abatement guidance. Dispatchers planning overnight operations at KAUS should account for this runway-use pattern in fuel and routing planning.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KAUS?
Austin-Bergstrom International recorded 51,068 business aviation operations in 2025 against 246,488 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly bizav volume ranges from a low near 3,420 operations in July to a high above 5,100 operations in October. Traffic concentrates in October, November, and July, the airport's three peak months. This places KAUS among the higher-volume business aviation fields in the region, consistent with its ops tier 1 classification and its two long concrete runways capable of handling large jet traffic.