Partial power outage disrupts Austin airport terminal for two hours
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a partial power outage at the Barbara Jordan Terminal on October 13, 2026. The outage lasted approximately two hours and disrupted airline ticket counters and flight schedules, though TSA screening and baggage claim remained operational. Power was fully restored by 8 p.m.
- Where
- Austin, Travis County
- When
- Oct. 13, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 4 outlets
Counties: Travis
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airportfacility affected
- Austin Energyresponded to restore power
- Barbara Jordan Terminalaffected location
The facts
- Partial power outage occurred at Barbara Jordan Terminal around 5:18 p.m.4
- Power was fully restored by 8:08 p.m.4
- Outage lasted approximately two hours.2
- Outage disrupted airline ticket counters and forced flight schedule adjustments.4
- TSA screening and baggage claim remained operational during outage.4
- Most affected systems began coming online around 6:40 p.m.4
- Cause of outage was under investigation.4
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
- Airport officials Many flights were delayed but no cancellations were known at the time.4
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Power outage at Austin's airport impacting parts of main terminal
Austin airport experiencing partial power outage, officials say
Partial power outage at Austin airport causes flight delays
Power fully restored at Austin airport after outage causes flight delays
Sources
Outlets: 4 not rated Who's covering Texas →
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- Power outage at Austin's airport impacting parts of main terminal
- Austin airport experiencing partial power outage, officials say
- Partial power outage at Austin airport causes flight delays
- Power fully restored at Austin airport after outage causes flight delays
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