Join us in celebrating AUS's incredible journey over the past quarter-century!
Explore captivating blog posts about our history, pivotal milestones, and appreciation for the Austin community over these past 25 years. Discover the 25th Anniversary event calendar, which will show engaging activities throughout the month of May in the Barbara Jordan Terminal and on our social media channels. Browse the 25th Anniversary digital book, offering a comprehensive timeline of our airport's evolution from its inception to the present day.
Contribute to the $25K for 25 Years donation campaign, a philanthropic campaign supporting the Central Texas Food Bank with the goal of raising $25,000. For more information, check out this page's "$25K for 25 Years" section.
Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram for AUS milestone recaps, photos, and videos featuring live looks from terminal stations.
- 25th Anniversary events
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AUS History Station
You can find the station conveniently located near gates 1-9, with digital screens positioned next to Salvation Pizza. Mark your calendars—the screens will start on April 23rd, and it'll be running all the way through May 23rd! Join us as we reminisce and celebrate our incredible 25th Anniversary!
Pictures with Austie
You'll find this awesome table in the terminal, ready to add some fun to your travel day. The Ausite table will be open on May 8th, May 15th, & May 23rd from 8-10 AM, and 12-1 PM in various locations in the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
AUS Trivia Fun
As you strike a pose, you'll discover some fascinating facts about AUS and Austin! Plus, no matter what time you arrive—whether it's bright and early or late into the night—these stations will be open and ready for fun 24/7. The AUS Travis station will be conveniently located in various spots throughout the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
Live Music
Mark your calendars—the music extravaganza kicks off May 1st and keeps the tunes coming all month long. On May 23rd at the main stage, we will have a special performance from 3 - 5 pm. Don't miss out and join us in celebrating AUS's 25th Anniversary!
More details about the 25th Anniversary events can be found at the link.
- Commemorative Book
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Explore 25 years of AUS with our special, commemorative digital book! Discover the stories and milestones that celebrate the journey from a small local airfield to a large hub airport in the 25th anniversary digital book — a vibrant chronicle of the airport's remarkable journey.
Enhanced Passenger Experience: Showcasing our upgraded facilities and services.
Cultural Vibrancy: Reflecting Austin's rich arts and music scene within our terminals.
Sustainability Initiatives: Demonstrating our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Air Service Expansion: Detailing the growth of our routes and services.From humble beginnings to becoming a gateway that connects Austin with the world, the book will feature the essence of our evolution.
- Blog series
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Follow along 25 years of AUS history, growth and memories with our limited blog series featuring interviews from AUS community members, reflections of the past and our hope for the future! Check back here for blog posts soon!
✈️ Celebrating 25 years of excellence at AUS! From overcoming challenges to reaching new heights, join us in commemorating our journey. 🌟 From humble beginnings to record-breaking milestones, here's to many more years of success! Read all about 25 years at AUS at this link Extra, extra! Read all about 25 years of AUS | AustinTexas.gov.
Buckle up, travelers! ✈️ AUS is hitting a major milestone - 25 years of flying high! 🎉 Join us in commemorating this special occasion by supporting our community through a donation to the Central Texas Food Bank. Let's raise $25K to ensure everyone has access to good, nutritious food. Every dollar counts!🍽️💙 Read more about how you can donate at this link.
For a quarter-century, AUS has been rocking out with thousands of musicians right here at the Barbara Jordan Terminal. With eight music venues, travelers can enjoy local Austin talent & catch sets from up-and-coming national performers. Read more about our music program here.
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebration, we're honoring Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's (AUS) rich history and its evolution from the historic Bergstrom Air Force Base to a hub connecting travelers to Texas. Join us in a conversation with Chuck Naeve, an engineer from the design team of the Barbara Jordan Terminal, as we reflect on 25 years of growth, transformation, and dedication to serving our community and global guests. Join the conversation with Chuck here.
In celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), we highlight Ramonika Carr, our Guest Services Officer, who has been with AUS since its opening in 1999. Starting as an intern and now leading the Guest Services Division, Ramonika's journey mirrors the growth of AUS. We interviewed her to share her experiences, memorable moments, and insights from her 26-year tenure. Read what she had to say here.
As Austin continues to grow, so does Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). For the past 25 years, AUS has implemented innovative solutions to meet the region's increasing demand, including the Journey With AUS airport expansion program. This month, we celebrate AUS’s 25th Anniversary and reflect on the airport's remarkable progress. Our Chief Development Officer, Shane Harbinson, a key figure in the expansion program, shares his insights. Having been with AUS from the beginning and recently returning, Shane is uniquely qualified to speak about our airport’s 25-year journey.
Celebrating 25 Years with Chief Development Officer, Shane Harbinson, read more here.
- $25K for 25 Years
As part of AUS’s upcoming 25th birthday celebration, the Department of Aviation is promoting a philanthropic campaign supporting the Central Texas Food Bank with the goal of raising $25,000. We’re promoting the campaign to our passengers, tenants, concessionaires, airline partners, employees and our community.
Selected for their long-standing partnership with AUS and similar service area as the airport, the Central Texas Food Bank will accept donations at this link!