What's the busiest hour for departures at AUS?

Departures from Austin Bergstrom International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 22.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of AUS?

The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from AUS?

Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with 5155 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from AUS?

Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with 818 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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AUS Airport - Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Austin, United States. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 22.6 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 127 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

22.6 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

23:00

1.3 flights/hr

Traffic score

83/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 254 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 23:00 local (19.5 flights/hr). Total: 253.1 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Southwest Airlines (WN) 5,155
2. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 2,814
3. American Airlines (AA) 1,881
4. United Airlines, (UA) 1,511
5. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 404

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 818
2. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 609
3. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 538
4. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 442
5. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 429

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at AUS?: Departures from Austin Bergstrom International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 22.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of AUS?: The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from AUS?: Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with 5155 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from AUS?: Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with 818 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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