Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS)

Austin, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KAUS

IATA

AUS

City

Austin

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

542 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

30.1975, -97.6664

Overview

Fast-growing Texas airport with good weather and proximity to training facilities.

Current Weather at KAUS

Pilots flying into or out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KAUS 210053Z 08008KT 10SM FEW040 SCT200 BKN250 26/20 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02610200

Wind 080° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 08

Current TAF

TAF KAUS 202338Z 2100/2206 06006KT P6SM BKN040 BKN250 FM210300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 FM210900 VRB02KT P6SM VCSH OVC019 PROB30 2111/2115 4SM TSRA OVC015CB FM211600 09005KT P6SM OVC015 FM211800 16006KT P6SM OVC035

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KAUS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KAUS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Austin. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KAUS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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