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Travelers this October, especially those for Formula 1, should prepare for long lines at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The details
Airport officials expect possible record-breaking busy days at the airport Oct. 22 through Oct. 27. The busiest day is anticipated to be Oct. 26, the day after the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on Oct. 25.
Going forward
Airport officials recommend the following tips to travelers:
Arrive 2.5 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3 hours before departure for international flights
Allow extra time for checking luggage, returning rental cars or parking before joining the security line
Use either the upper level for departures or the lower level for arrivals when dropping off passengers
There are four security checkpoints leading to all gates. The first checkpoints open at 3 a.m..
The background
ABIA recorded its busiest month ever for passenger traffic in June, servicing 2,102,853 departing and arriving passengers. The second busiest month was recorded in July, with 2,102,655 departing and arriving passengers, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
As Austin's population grows, ABIA officials are working to modernize and expand the airport to accommodate the needs of passengers over time with a multi-year expansion project.
