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Rdu Airport

Welcome to RaleighDurham International Airport, known by its IATA code RDU. This airport serves the vibrant Research Triangle region of North Carolina, which includes Raleigh and Durham. RDU covers 5,000 acres and has three runways. It ranks as the second-largest airport in North Carolina. In 2024, RDU welcomed a record 15.5 million passengers. The airport offers flights to over 75 destinations, including 14 international locations. With more than 400 daily flights, RDU connects travelers to many places. Avelo Airlines and Endeavor Air operate from here, and Delta Air Lines has a focus city at RDU. The airport is managed by the RDU Airport Authority, which includes representatives from Wake and Durham counties. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, RDU makes your journey easy and convenient.

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RaleighDurham International Airport, known as RDU, serves the cities of Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina. It covers 5,000 acres and has three runways. RDU ranks 35th in the US for passenger traffic. The airport offers flights to over 75 destinations, including 14 international locations. Each day, more than 400 flights take off and land at RDU. The airport is an important hub for Avelo Airlines and Endeavor Air. Delta Air Lines also uses RDU as a focus city. In 2024, RDU welcomed a record 15.5 million passengers. This airport plays a key role in connecting central and eastern North Carolina to the world.

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Basic information about airport

Airport code: KRDU
Type: large
Continent: NA
Country code: US
Country: United
City Raleigh-Durham
IATA: RDU
Longitude: -78.7874984741211
Latitude: 35.877601623535156

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Rappahannock County, Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Your Connection to the Southeast

Introduction

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (the principal airport for the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, otherwise known as RDU) is one busy hub. Now, complete with modern amenities and plenty of airline choices, RDU is an indispensable point for anyone planning travel in the southeastern U.S.

Airlines and Destinations

RDU serves 59 nonstop destinations and 10 international. It averaged more than 500 daily commercial flight operations in January of this year, placed by RDU on rebuttal to the county's much larger traffic counting system known as a real-time data exchange (RTDE). It is a base for Avelo Airlines, and a focus city for Delta Air Lines, giving travelers more options on where they would like to take off.

Passengers and Flights

RDU broke its previous high of 14.2 million passengers in 2019, serving a record-setting 14.5 million travelers during the year-end holiday season in January and February on their way to North Carolina beaches or skiing trips. The year 2024 saw four new airlines at the airport, while it offered flights to more than two dozen fresh locations and on nearly a half hundred routes.

How to Get Here

RDU is about 14 miles northwest of Raleigh and roughly the same distance southeast of Durham, making it nearly equidistant between both cities. And it is only 17 miles east of Chapel Hill, too. There is a 20-minute drive from each of these destinations to the airport, depending on traffic, if one uses their personal vehicle.

Parking

We have a variety of on-site parking options to meet the needs of just about any traveler: ParkRDU Premier, Central and Economy lots. OneStopParking also makes it easy for passengers to reserve off-site parking at low prices.

Premier and Central lot parking at RDU is $8 an hour or $32 a day, while the Economy lots provide a more affordable option for only $5.25 per hour or just $21 per day.

Terminal Layout

RDU consists of two primary terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, linked by a covered walkway. The two terminals feature modern designs, room to expand and plenty of amenities that make the airport a comfortable place for passengers.

Navigate the Airport

Interactive maps that help guide travelers to specific amenities and give directions from one terminal to the next also enhance wayfinding at RDU. The terminals are clear to navigate, and there is staff who can assist with any queries or problems.

Getting Between Terminals

Raleigh-Durham passengers can also easily walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 on the public side via a covered walkway that takes about ten minutes to traverse. There's a shuttle bus for passengers with luggage or mobility needs that can take you from one terminal to the other.

Services and Amenities

RDU is working to constantly enhance and upgrade the services and amenities it provides its travelers. Improvements that have taken place and are planned include additional security checkpoints, new dining options on the departures level, more shopping choices in Terminal B/Central Hall to better match what's found at National Airport and easier access for persons with disabilities.

Restaurants and Shops

RDU also has a wide variety of dining and shopping options, including several local favorites like Char-Grill as well as national behemoths such as Starbucks. With 13 new dining concepts coming onboard in 2024 and 2025, RDU will soon have more eateries than many cities, which cements it as a foodie destination through-and-through.

Security and Customs

Facial recognition technology was introduced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at checkpoints for all outbound passengers. RDU is one of few airports to have this new security checkpoint procedure on a daily basis. The airport has international arrivals Customs and Border Protection facilities.

Accessibility

We take pride in offering a warm, friendly and open experience for all of our travelers. For those with disabilities, the airport offers a number of services including wheelchair assistance, service animal relief areas, and parking for disability placards/plates.

Travel Tips

RDU advises passengers to reserve parking in advance and arrive early for flights, along with checking flight status before making the trek out to the airport. The airport is also home to a number of layover options for people in the region during long-haul connections.