Austin (AUS) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide

Everything you need to navigate Austin: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.

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Where can I find the official Austin terminal map?

The AUS airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.

Official map

Austin official terminal map — airport authority website

Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.

What is in each Austin terminal?

Here is what each terminal or concourse at AUS handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.

Barbara Jordan Terminal

The sole operating terminal at AUS as of April 1, 2026 (South Terminal permanently closed and being demolished for the Concourse M expansion). A single linear building with numbered gates running approximately 1–30. All 18+ commercial airlines operate here: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and WestJet. Has four security checkpoints: Checkpoint 1 (General, Priority, ADA, CLEAR); Checkpoints 2 and 3 (TSA PreCheck); Checkpoint 4 (General). Departures on the upper roadway level, arrivals and baggage claim on the lower level. International customs exit is located to the far left (east) past baggage carousel 7 on the lower level. Ongoing West Gate Expansion (2026) adds 3 new gates and 5 waiting areas.

View Barbara Jordan Terminal map

How do I get between terminals at Austin?

Single terminal — all gates in the Barbara Jordan Terminal are connected airside with no tram or shuttle needed between gates. Passengers walk between any gate once through security. Ground transportation (Uber, Lyft, taxis) and rental cars are NOT at the terminal curb: two separate free trams depart from baggage claim to the Red Garage (rideshare/taxi) and the rental car facility.

Timing tip

Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at AUS — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.

How do I find my gate at Austin?

A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:

Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at AUS has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.

What is the easiest way to navigate Austin?

Experienced travellers at AUS use a short checklist every time:

Review the map before leaving home. Open the Austin interactive map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at AUS lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.

Common questions about Austin maps

Where can I find the official AUS terminal map?

The official Austin terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://airportmaps.flyaustin.com/. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.

How do I get between terminals at AUS?

How do I find my gate at AUS?

Rideshare and taxi pickups are not at the terminal curb — after collecting bags, take the free tram from baggage claim to the Red Garage first floor, which adds 10–15 minutes. Within the terminal, use Checkpoint 2 or 3 for TSA PreCheck; Checkpoint 1 is for CLEAR and Priority lanes. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.

What is the easiest way to navigate AUS?

Use the official interactive map at https://airportmaps.flyaustin.com/ before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. Rideshare and taxi pickups are not at the terminal curb — after collecting bags, take the free tram from baggage claim to the Red Garage first floor, which adds 10–15 minutes. Within the terminal, use Checkpoint 2 or 3 for TSA PreCheck; Checkpoint 1 is for CLEAR and Priority lanes.

What is in each AUS terminal?

Barbara Jordan Terminal: The sole operating terminal at AUS as of April 1, 2026 (South Terminal permanently closed and being demolished for the Concourse M expansion). A single linear building with numbered gates running approximately 1–30. All 18+ commercial airlines operate here: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and WestJet. Has four security checkpoints: Checkpoint 1 (General, Priority, ADA, CLEAR); Checkpoints 2 and 3 (TSA PreCheck); Checkpoint 4 (General). Departures on the upper roadway level, arrivals and baggage claim on the lower level. International customs exit is located to the far left (east) past baggage carousel 7 on the lower level. Ongoing West Gate Expansion (2026) adds 3 new gates and 5 waiting areas.

Leave-By calculator

Know exactly when to leave for AUS

The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live AUS security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.

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