{"id":336663,"date":"2025-12-09T19:26:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T19:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aerospace\/us-faa-pledges-108m-for-austin-bergstrom-airfield-upgrades\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T19:26:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T19:26:18","slug":"us-faa-pledges-108m-for-austin-bergstrom-airfield-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=336663","title":{"rendered":"US FAA pledges $108m for Austin-Bergstrom airfield upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The new concourse will feature over 20 additional gates to support the expansion of airline operations. Credit: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in the US has received a $108m commitment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to assist with its expansion programme.<\/p>\n

The funding has been indicated through a letter of intent (LOI) from the FAA. It will support the Airfield Capacity Improvements Project, which includes new taxiways and upgrades to airfield infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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The expansion is part of AUS\u2019s Journey With AUS long-term plan, featuring the construction of Concourse B.<\/p>\n

The new concourse will add more than 20 gates to accommodate airline growth.<\/p>\n

The project also covers additional space for restaurants, shops, lounges, music venues, and passenger facilities.<\/p>\n

According to AUS, the funding support will assist with airfield and taxiway improvements designed to increase efficiency and safety, as well as reduce delays.<\/p>\n

Planned works include new parallel taxiways for Concourse B, high-speed exits, and related infrastructure.<\/p>\n

AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi said: \u201cAUS is both grateful and excited to be awarded this critical FAA commitment, which allows us to move forward on two fronts: expanding the terminal with Concourse B and Tunnel and improving the airfield with new taxiways.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cFederal investments like this ensure that AUS can keep pace with our region\u2019s incredible growth while serving the needs of our expanding community.\u201d<\/p>\n

This funding follows a letter of support sent in June 2024 by Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Representatives Greg Casar, Michael McCaul, Chip Roy, and John Carter.<\/p>\n

Their efforts contributed to securing the FAA\u2019s approval for the funding, said AUS.<\/p>\n

AUS has already secured $96.34m from the FAA\u2019s Airport Terminal Program for the Concourse B and Tunnel project.<\/p>\n

The airport indicates it will continue applying for federal grants while using revenue bonds, available funds, and future airport revenues for further expansion projects.<\/p>\n

No money from the City of Austin\u2019s General Fund is being used for these airport improvements, according to AUS.<\/p>\n

The announcement follows other recent developments in the Journey With AUS programme, including the early completion of the International Arrivals Improvements project and work beginning on the Yellow Garage and Atrium Infill projects.<\/p>\n

FAA administrator Bryan Bedford said: \u201cSafe, modern infrastructure is essential to keeping our aviation system the safest and most efficient in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment at Austin\u2013Bergstrom International Airport will reduce delays and increase capacity as the airport continues to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

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