Austin-Bergstrom Running At Normal Capacity For First Time Since Flooding

Austin-Bergstrom air traffic is running at normal capacity for the first time since massive flooding that took place October 30.

During the storm the air traffic control tower at Austin-Bergstrom sustained heavy damage from floods. In the days following the flooding the Federal Aviation Administration transferred responsibility for radar separation of flights in the region to a similar air traffic facility in San Antonio.

The Federal Aviation Administration released a statement Tuesday announcing the responsibility has been transferred back to Austin.

“The Federal Aviation Administration transferred radar control of air traffic in the Austin area back to the radar approach facility at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday, more than two weeks ahead of schedule.”

The FAA originally predicted the repairs would be complete in December, but technicians placed a high priority in getting the issues fixed before the busy Thanksgiving travel period.