Austin-Bergstrom Airport Broke Ground on Concourse M
The new 37,000-square-foot facility will add six gates to the Austin airport by 2028.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Air Travel
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has officially broken ground on Concourse M, a new facility designed to support passenger capacity during ongoing expansion projects. The addition includes six new gates to serve narrow-body aircraft.
Why it matters
The new concourse serves as a critical bridge to maintain operational efficiency and passenger throughput as the airport undergoes broader, long-term construction efforts. It ensures the airport can manage growing traveler volume while larger infrastructure projects move forward.
Concourse M spans 37,000 square feet and features four contact gates along with two walk-out gates. The facility operates independently from the main Barbara Jordan Terminal and will be accessible to passengers via a shuttle bus from Gate 13.
The players
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
This is the primary commercial airport serving the Austin, Texas, metropolitan area.
Barbara Jordan Terminal
This is the main terminal building at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The details
The facility is specifically engineered to handle narrow-body aircraft and provides essential passenger amenities, including public Wi-Fi, seating, restrooms, a nursing room, and a pet relief area. Passengers will be transported from the main terminal area to the new concourse via a bus shuttle service departing from Gate 13.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Airport officials broke ground on Concourse M.
2028: The facility is scheduled to open to the public.
Travel Outlook
This project follows the infrastructure development schedule established by the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Master Plan. It signals a shift toward modular growth as the airport balances capacity needs with the logistics of active, large-scale construction sites.
Travelers should anticipate that reaching these new gates will require a bus shuttle transfer from Gate 13 once the facility opens in 2028. Passengers should factor in additional time for this transit step when navigating the airport after the project is complete.
The takeaway
Airport expansions require creative solutions like remote concourses to maintain service levels during long-term construction. Travelers should monitor airport communications for gate changes as the 2028 opening date approaches.
Further reading
For more information on regional aviation projects, visit the Air Travel section.
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