Austin-Bergstrom Airport Prepares for ACL Music Festival Traffic
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is gearing up for a bustling October as the Austin City Limits Music Festival begins, marking the start of the fall festival season.
Airport officials anticipate hundreds of thousands of attendees over both weekends of the festival, forecasting several high-volume travel days. They expect more than 35,000 departing passengers on the Mondays following Weekend One (October 5) and Weekend Two (October 12).
What Passengers Should Do
Prepare for Arrival: Timing, Parking, and Terminal Access
- Arrive at least 2.5 hours early for domestic flights and 3 hours for international.
- Allow extra time for luggage checks and rental car returns.
- Plan your route to the airport, as traffic near the venue could be heavy.
- For parking at AUS, visit ABIAParking.com to reserve spaces in the Blue Garage, Red Garage, or Economy Lots.
- Shuttle services run every 15-20 minutes but may face delays due to festival traffic.
- Use the upper level for departures and the lower level for arrivals to help mitigate congestion.
Streamline Your Check-in: Use Time-Saving Options
- Expect busy airline counters, particularly with offers on checked luggage.
- Passengers without checked bags can use mobile boarding passes, self-service kiosks, or curbside check-in.
Follow Screening Guidelines: Pack Smart and Travel Safely
- The airport has four security checkpoints. The first opens at 3 a.m. with designated lanes for TSA PreCheck and military personnel.
- Pack promotional items and bulky souvenirs in carry-on instead of checked luggage to avoid delays.
- Be aware of prohibited items, especially liquids over 3.4 ounces.
- If traveling with a firearm, review the TSA guidelines for compliance.
To minimize delays and enhance your travel experience, the airport encourages early arrival and careful planning.
The Source: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport news release and website.
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