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 030853Z 05007KT 10SM BKN200 22/21 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP159 60000 T02220206 51003

Wind 050° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 05

Current TAF

TAF KAUS 030856Z 0309/0412 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 FM031230 03006KT P6SM OVC012 FM031600 06008KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 0320/0323 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM040000 11008KT P6SM OVC250 FM040900 08002KT P6SM OVC019

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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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