What you need to know
ABIA never closes, but runways can temporarily close during severe weather. Officials anticipate closures to be unlikely.
Airlines may cancel or delay flights even if local weather conditions are clear. Some flights may be diverted to ABIA due to the storm, and officials anticipate likely receiving diversions from Houston airports.
If lightning is spotted within 5 miles of the airport, the ramp crew must stay indoors, which may cause delays in deplaning or luggage arriving at baggage claim.
As Hurricane Beryl makes its way to the Texas coast, here is what you need to know about air travel in + out of AUS :
AUS will stay open! The airport never closes, but sometimes runways can temporarily close during severe or historic weather —unlikely to happen this time. https://t.co/PWBvIzwQMO— Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (@AUStinAirport) July 7, 2024
What to expect
Hurricane Beryl reached the Texas coast early July 8. The Austin area may receive some rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.
7:45 am: Hurricane Beryl continues to advance inland after making landfall near Matagorda earlier this morning. There is a slim rain band from Bastrop into DeWitt counties. A more substantial band to the east of our area in Colorado county has gusts of tropical storm force. #txwx pic.twitter.com/Gg4woYqtMF
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) July 8, 2024
Travis, Hays and Williamson counties are three of 121 counties included in a state disaster declaration from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued July 6.
For the most up-to-date information on flights, check with individual airlines.
