Austin-Bergstrom Airport Began Concourse M Construction
The six-gate facility is slated to open for travelers in 2028 to maintain capacity.
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 standalone facility designed to manage passenger flow during ongoing airport upgrades. Travelers will access the expansion via a shuttle bus service.
Why it matters
The addition helps the airport maintain its overall passenger capacity while larger-scale expansion projects continue across the campus. It serves as a necessary bridge for the airport to accommodate growth until future developments reach completion.
The new Concourse M adds 6 gates within a 37,000-square-foot facility, comprising 4 contact gates and 2 walk-out gates. The total capacity impact is pending final operational integration.
The players
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
The primary airport serving the Austin region and the site of the new construction.
The details
Concourse M operates as a facility separate from the main Barbara Jordan Terminal to serve narrow-body aircraft. Passengers will reach the new area by taking a bus shuttle departing from Gate 13. Once inside, the concourse will include standard amenities such as public Wi-Fi, seating, restrooms, a family restroom, a nursing room, and a pet relief area.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Airport officials broke ground on Concourse M.
2028: The facility is targeted to open to the public.
The Texas Context
This project continues the trend of rapid infrastructure scaling seen across the ongoing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expansion program. It mirrors efforts at other high-growth Texas hubs to maintain operational stability during massive physical site overhauls.
Travelers should prepare for shuttle transfers from Gate 13 to reach the new gates once the facility opens in 2028. No changes to current terminal operations are expected during the construction phase.
The takeaway
Travelers should keep an eye on gate assignments as the airport campus continues to evolve over the next two years. Monitor official airport notices for any transit changes near Gate 13 as construction advances toward the 2028 opening.
Further reading
For more on the current status of terminal projects, see our Air Travel section.
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