Design concepts for Concourse M unveiled by Austin-Bergstrom

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has unveiled new design concepts for its Concourse M project.

The renderings depict the 37,537 square feet pre-engineered structure’s interior and exterior.

Concourse M will be constructed on the west side of the airfield, separate from the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and will add six gates that allow for six narrow-body aircraft; four gates will be contact gates, and two gates will be walk-out gates.

“Concourse M is a critical project that allows us to deliver more airline gates quickly, especially as we ramp up construction across the airfield”, said the Texas gateway’s CEO, Ghizlane Badawi.

“As we continue design and pre-construction work on the new 26-gate Concourse B, we know our airline partners and passengers need more space as soon as possible, and this project will do just that, all while offering AUS travellers convenient amenities.”

Passengers will access the facility by a shuttle bus that will pick them up from Gate 13, the airport’s only ground-level gate. The facility will be used for diversions and throughout construction.

Concourse M gates will be used as reliever gates during the construction of Concourse B and the remodeling of Concourse A to ensure gate capacity is not lost due to construction activities.

The facility will feature restrooms, a pet relief room, and outdoor canopies to provide shade for passengers using walk-out gates and shuttle buses.

On Thursday, March 26, the Austin City Council will vote to authorise a food service and retail concession lease agreement for the facility. AUS will share more information about concessions following the Council’s vote.

Concourse M is currently in the design and pre-construction phase, with Page, now Stantec/Fentress, as the joint-venture design firm.

The project will be constructed by Hensel Phelps. Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the airport aiming to open the facility as early as Spring 2028.