KAUS

VFR

AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL

AUSTIN · TEXAS

Elev
541.5'
Longest RWY
12,250'18R/36L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Before you fly into KAUS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,541.5'
MSL · field 541.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18R
H/W +10 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KAUS

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KAUS 271753Z 18010KT 6SM HZ FEW021 BKN040 OVC200 28/23 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02780233 10283 20244 50005
Wind
180° @ 10 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,331 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM SE
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
AUS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GHIZLANE BADAWI
Address
3600 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD, SUITE 411, AUSTIN TX 78719

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 10 kt
RWY 18R
175°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 18R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18R · 175° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,542 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18R/36LFavored175° / 355°12,250 ftCONC18R R
18L/36R175° / 355°9,000 ftCONC36R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18R12,250'12,250'12,250'12,250'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALS
36L12,250'12,250'12,250'12,250'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALS
18L9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF290', tower, 3807' from thr, 236' R of cntrln, slope 40
36R9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 4

RWY 18L
LD · CAT IIIB
VNK
110.5
RWY 18R
LD · CAT I
GFQ
110.95
RWY 36L
LD · CAT I
BSM
110.95
RWY 36R
LD · CAT I
HCE
110.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 18L
KAUS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Noise abatement procedures require all departures to follow air traffic control instructions and climb as soon as possible to 4000 feet or above.Show FAA
  • During the hours 0000 to 0600, arranged aircraft will be assigned runway 36L or runway 36R and departing aircraft will be assigned runway 18L or runway 18R to avoid noise sensitive areas.Show FAA
  • Bird activity is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C2 between taxiway C and G1, and taxiway R1 are closed from 2000 local time to 0800 local time.Show FAA
  • Contact ramp control on frequency 126.225 prior to entry or exit to or from the terminal apron.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for general aviation aircraft on the passenger terminal apron. Call operations at 512-530-7550.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for engine maintenance run-ups. Call operations at 512-530-7550.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for non-State of Texas aircraft entering the State ramp abeam taxiway E. Call State operations at 512-936-8900 or frequency 131.375.Show FAA
  • Arranging operator hours are 1300 to 2300 plus Tuesday through Friday. Contact DSN 954-5001 extension 7024614 or cellular 512-356-7900 extension 7024614.Show FAA
  • Taxiway R4 is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 135 feet.Show FAA
  • Taxiways R1, R3, and R5 are closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 118 feet.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C2 is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 171 feet.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 171 feet.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18L/36RThe pavement classification number value for runway 18L/36R is 900 rigid, bituminous, wet, and tire.Show FAA
  • 18R/36LThe pavement classification number value for runway 18R/36L is 1070 rigid, bituminous, wet, and tire.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERContact the airport manager Ghizlane Badawi at ghizlane.badawi@flyaustin.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KAUS

Answer card
ICAO
KAUS
Name
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL
Location
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Elevation
541.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,541.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18R/36L · 12,250 ft
Published ILS approaches
4
Published frequencies
28
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18R

KAUS is Austin-Bergstrom Intl in Austin, Texas. The field elevation is 541.5 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is 18R/36L at 12,250 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Four ILS approaches are published for the four runway ends. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you go.

This is a Class C airport with busy airline and GA traffic. Bird activity is reported on and near the field, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and final. Noise abatement is active. Departures are expected to follow ATC instructions. They should climb as soon as possible to 4,000 ft or above. During 0000 to 0600, arranged aircraft are assigned runway 36L or 36R. Departing aircraft are assigned runway 18L or 18R to help avoid noise sensitive areas. Taxiway C2 between taxiway C and G1, plus taxiway R1, are closed from 2000 local time to 0800 local time. On the field, Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Atlantic Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Ramp control is required before entry or exit to the terminal apron. GA aircraft need prior permission for the passenger terminal apron, engine run-ups and some State ramp access.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAUS?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KAUS. Use the current Chart Supplement. Expect standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or published procedures say otherwise.
Is KAUS Class C airspace?
Yes. KAUS is a Class C airport in Austin, Texas. Expect busy airline traffic plus GA traffic.
What are the tower hours at Austin-Bergstrom?
The tower is open 24 hours at KAUS. That makes it a true around-the-clock controlled field.
Which ILS approaches are available at KAUS?
The airport has four ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 18L, 18R, 36L and 36R.
What is the longest runway at KAUS?
Runway 18R/36L is the longest runway at 12,250 ft. Runway 18L/36R is 9,000 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KAUS?
Million Air, Signature Aviation and Atlantic Aviation are on the field. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Signature Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Atlantic Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A.
Does KAUS have noise abatement procedures?
Yes. Departures are expected to follow ATC instructions. They should climb as soon as possible to 4,000 ft or above. From 0000 to 0600, arranged aircraft use 36L or 36R for arrivals and 18L or 18R for departures to reduce noise impact.
Are there any taxiway closures or ramp restrictions at KAUS?
Yes. Taxiway C2 between taxiway C and G1, plus taxiway R1, are closed from 2000 local time to 0800 local time. Ramp control is required before entering or exiting the terminal apron. Prior permission is required for GA use of the passenger terminal apron.

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