Austin airport

24 Hours at the Austin Airport

Nobody wants to be at the airport. At least not any longer than they have to. We spent 24 hours at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport— from 9 a.m. on May 6 to 9 a.m. on May 7 — to experience everything that happens there.

KUT Producers: Matt Largey, Greta Díaz González Vázquez, Maya Fawaz, Audrey McGlinchy, Stephanie Federico, Olivia Aldridge, Kailey Hunt, Nathan Bernier, Mose Buchele and Wynne Davis.

Production help from Hasina Shah, Sara Kinney and Tinu Thomas.

Graphic design by Maile Carballo.

Sonic logo design by Rene Chavez, Ezra Gomez and Simón Marulanda-Mesa

24 Hours in Austin is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for April 11, 2024

Central Texas top stories for April 11, 2024. Austin Public Health retired COVID-19 dashboard. Austin leaders hear from public about proposed code changes intended to improve housing affordability. High passenger traffic at Austin airport starting to ease up a bit. UT Austin student DEI opponents misunderstand its goals. San Marcos raising parking fines.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 6, 2024

Central Texas top stories for February 6, 2024. Texas tries to get big private-sector money to build more natural gas power plants. Austin Police investigating stabbing as “bias-motivated incident”. Austin airport closes one of three TSA checkpoints. ‘Horns face another ranked opponent tonight. H-E-B tops in customer satisfaction. 

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 20, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 20, 2023. Austin Police officer indicted in on-duty shooting death. Williamson Co calls for renewed education efforts after latest student death from overdose. Travis officials concerned about SH45 plan in Hays. Rainy days ahead for Central Texas. Austin airport even busier than usual during busy October.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 1, 2023

Central Texas top stories for December 1, 2023. Local officials say they’re better prepared for severe winter weather. UT Austin preparing to comply with new DEI laws. Businesses spending next 12 days helping Esperanza Community. I-35 closures in Austin Saturday night. Austin airport looking to get new cooling system for terminal. More Leander students taking AP exams. Texas football in Big 12 Championship tomorrow. Texas volleyball in round two of NCAA Tournament.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 5, 2023

Central Texas top stories for September 5, 2023. ERCOT announces new September demand record; hope for double-digit high temps after this week. New languages added for Austin emergency alerts. Author of ‘death star’ bill still says it’s legal. Del Valle ISD needs new board member after unexpected vacancy. New guidelines for blood donation eligibility. Labor Day weekend busier than last year at Austin airport.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for July 19, 2023

Central Texas top stories for July 19, 2023. Heat Advisory until Thursday night. Austin-Travis Co EMS seeing record numbers of heat-related calls. Hays Co fire 90% contained. $5.5 billion Austin budget proposal. Austin considers reserve police officers. Cost-of-living adjustment for retired Texas teachers on ballot. Austin airport needs more employees.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 18, 2023

Central Texas top stories for May 18, 2023. Austin-area cities among fastest growing, Austin now in top 10. A unanimous re-vote on money for more natural gas power. Effort to keep standardized testing off religious holidays. Round Rock ISD looks at pay increase. Busy summer expected at Austin airport. Austin FC win.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 31, 2023

Central Texas top stories for January 31, 2023. Winter Storm Warning extended until Thursday. Schools remain closed tomorrow. Emergency crews busy with crashes on icy roads. Avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning. San Marcos shelter. Taylor shelter. Austin airport weather effects.

KUT Afternoon Newscast for December 01, 2022

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