If you are on the Austin-Bergstrom expansion crew, you already know this is not a small job. Billions of dollars, a brand new concourse, a tunnel under the airfield, and years of work ahead. So here is the question that actually matters after a 10-hour shift: where are you going to sleep that does not eat your per diem alive or drop you into the worst of Austin traffic every single morning?
Here is the move a lot of crews on the airport build are making. They skip the nightly motel off the frontage road and the pricey Austin apartment, and they park at Great Escapes Austin Oaks in Cedar Creek instead. Quieter, cheaper, and a clean straight shot to the gate.
If you are hunting for Austin airport construction worker housing, give this two minutes.
The quick answer
The easiest RV base for the Austin-Bergstrom airport build is Great Escapes Austin Oaks at 761 Union Chapel Rd in Cedar Creek, about 15 miles from AUS and roughly a 20-minute drive straight west on Highway 71. It offers flat monthly, full-hookup RV sites and cabins built for long assignments, with laundry, showers, and Wi-Fi on site. For crews, the move is to request current monthly or crew availability for your project dates.
The airport is a multi-year jobsite, not a quick punch list
This one has legs. The Journey With AUS expansion is a roughly $4.5 to $5 billion program to remake Austin-Bergstrom, and crews are already on the ground in 2026.
The early-out work is happening now: the West Infill expansion and a new Central Utility Plant to modernize power and HVAC across the airport. Behind that comes the big one, Concourse B, a midfield facility with at least 20 new gates, plus an underground tunnel with moving walkways connecting it back to the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The main terminal is getting expanded too, with new checkpoints, ticketing, and baggage areas. Concourse B ramps up in late 2026 and is targeted to open around 2028 to 2029, with the full program phased out through 2030.
Officials expect the work to create thousands of construction jobs. Translation for you: this is steady, multi-year work, and steady work deserves a steady place to land instead of a fresh motel search every few weeks.
A commute that is actually a straight line
Location is the quiet win here. From Cedar Creek, the airport is basically a straight shot west on Highway 71. No fighting your way through downtown, no I-35 gridlock, just a clean run down 71 to the AUS entrance in about 20 minutes.
That predictability is worth a lot when you are badging in at 6 a.m. and you do not want your commute to be a daily gamble. It also puts you close to the other big build in the area, Circuit of the Americas is right off the same stretch of 71, so if your next ticket moves you between jobsites, you are not moving your rig.
The math motels do not want you to do
Nightly motels near the airport add up fast, and the rate jumps every time there is a big event or a busy travel week in town. You are paying by the night for a single room, a mini fridge, and a parking lot view, and your housing money is gone by the middle of the month.
A monthly full-hookup RV site flips it. You bring your rig, you pay one flat monthly rate with power, water, and sewer, and you keep the difference. For a crew running per diem, that gap is real money that stays in your pocket instead of the front desk's.
No rig? No problem. There are cabins and lodging on site too, so a foreman can set up a couple of guys without anybody towing anything. Check the lodging options and we will talk through what fits your crew.
Built for people who actually work for a living
Austin Oaks is not a gravel lot behind a gas station. It is a real resort on shady oak acreage, which after a long shift matters more than you think.
The stuff that actually helps a working crew is all here. Full hookups with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and concrete pads so you are not sinking in mud after a rain. An updated on-site laundromat, because nobody wants to haul filthy work clothes across the county. Four clean bathhouses with real showers to wash the jobsite off. Wi-Fi on site to handle timesheets, badging paperwork, and calls home. A propane station right on the grounds so you are not making a supply run.
And when you are off the clock, there is somewhere to decompress that is not a motel ceiling. A pool to cool off, a community grill and a covered pavilion with fans and heaters for a crew cookout, and quiet, well-kept grounds to actually rest. Full amenities are here.
Yes, your dog comes too
If you are living on the road for a long assignment, you should not have to leave your dog behind. Austin Oaks is dog friendly, with a dedicated dog park and a wash station, and gated dog dens on some sites. After a brutal shift, having your dog waiting at the door beats an empty room every time.
Who this is actually for
This setup works best if you are:
- An electrician, ironworker, concrete or steel crew, equipment operator, pipefitter, or laborer on the AUS expansion
- A foreman or superintendent who needs to house a crew close to the jobsite without blowing the budget
- Already RV-living or willing to run a rig or cabin for the length of the project
- Watching your per diem and wanting to keep more of it
- Someone who wants a safe, quiet, clean place to rest between shifts instead of a motel hallway
If that is you, a monthly site out here is one of the easiest calls you will make on this job.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Great Escapes Austin Oaks from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? About 15 miles, roughly a 20-minute drive straight west on Highway 71 that keeps you out of downtown Austin and off I-35. The resort address is 761 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612.
Do you offer monthly rates for airport construction crews? Yes. Great Escapes Austin Oaks offers monthly, full-hookup RV sites and lodging built for long assignments. Rates and availability shift with the season, so the best move is to request current monthly or crew availability for your project dates.
Is it cheaper than a motel for a long assignment? For most crews, yes. A flat monthly RV site rate with full hookups typically costs far less than paying nightly for a motel room for weeks or months, which helps stretch a housing budget or per diem.
Can you house a whole crew in one place? Often, yes. Between full-hookup RV sites and on-site cabins, foremen can set up multiple workers at one location. Reach out with your headcount and dates and we will line up what is available.
What if I do not own an RV? You still have options. The resort has cabins and lodging on site, so you can settle in for the project without towing anything.
Are the sites set up for real work life, like laundry and showers? Yes. There is an updated on-site laundromat, four clean bathhouses with private showers, full hookups with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, concrete pads, and Wi-Fi for timesheets and calls home.
Is it dog friendly? Yes. Austin Oaks has a dog park and wash station, plus gated dog dens on some sites, so your dog can stay with you for the whole assignment.
Your assignment has a timeline. Your housing headache does not have to.
The Austin-Bergstrom build is going to keep crews busy for years, and you deserve a home base that is close, affordable, and actually restful. A monthly site at Great Escapes Austin Oaks gives you full hookups, a short predictable commute straight down Highway 71, laundry and showers on site, and quiet grounds to recharge, all for one flat rate instead of a motel bill that never stops.
Sites and cabins fill up fast when there is a major project in the area, so do not wait until your start date to sort this out.
Request Crew or Monthly Availability at Great Escapes Austin Oaks in Cedar Creek, or call the park at (512) 985-5333, and lock in your spot for the length of the job.