Gate-side tech stop in the Barbara Jordan terminal
InMotion Entertainment sits past security in AUS’s Barbara Jordan terminal, right in the main concourse of the single terminal building. It’s the airport’s primary electronics shop, so this is your best shot at grabbing last-minute gear before a Southwest, Delta, or American flight out of Austin. You’ll walk by it if you’re heading toward the higher C and D gates, so you don’t need a big detour to check it out.
Hours generally track peak departures, with the shop opening by early morning bank times around 5:00–6:00 a.m. and staying open into the evening rush that often runs past 8:00 p.m. in Barbara Jordan. Exact close time drifts with the schedule and day of week, so don’t count on a late-night replacement charger after the last wave of flights. If your boarding pass shows one of the earlier 6:00–7:00 a.m. departures, this is usually open in time.
Expect airport pricing: basic Lightning or USB‑C cables and small power banks often land in the $20–$40 range, with headphones and Bluetooth accessories climbing quickly past $100. You’ll find standard brands you’d see in a mall store, plus travel extras like EU/UK power adapters, phone mounts, and memory cards for under‑prepared photographers. It’s fine for emergencies, but not the place to comparison-shop big-ticket gadgets.
Final tip: if you just need a cheap charging cable and still have 20–30 minutes before boarding, check prices on your airline’s app or in the Amazon app while you stand in the aisle here; buy only what you absolutely can’t wait to replace.