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id: 4264c6dead
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-10 11:46 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 20:51 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Austin Transit Partnership plans light rail extension to airport

The Austin Transit Partnership is beginning to plan a possible light rail extension to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a route coverage describes as about 3 miles.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/austin/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Austin Transit Partnership](/austin/wiki/austin-transit-partnership.md), [Austin-Bergstrom International Airport](/austin/wiki/austin-bergstrom-international-airport.md)

## Coverage

- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-projects/project-connect/austin-transit-partnership-begins-planning-light-rail-extension-to-city-airport/), 2026-11-10 11:46 CST: Austin Transit Partnership begins planning light rail extension to city airport
- [Community Impact (Austin)](https://communityimpact.com/east-austin/transportation/austin-s-light-rail-system-takes-first-step-toward-3-mile-airport-connection/), 2026-11-10 12:38 CST: Austin's light rail system takes first step toward 3-mile airport connection
- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/poll-would-you-take-the-austin-light-rail-to-the-airport), 2026-11-10 20:51 CST: Poll: Would you take the Austin light rail to the airport?

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.