Terminal 1 Today, During Construction
Today, Terminal 1 is home to Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways and several shops and restaurants. All are located in the terminal’s north end, well away from construction activity.
Explore Terminal 1:
Arriving at Terminal 1
Dropping off or picking up passengers at Terminal 1 during construction is easy using these simple tips:
From the Parking Garage
- Use Terminal 1 Hourly Parking.

- Follow the signs along the covered walkway to Terminal 1.

- Upon leaving, use ExitExpress to pay for parking.

- Parking for a few days? Enter daily parking to access the open lot across from Terminal 1.
Drop-off/Pick-up
- Drop off passengers from private vehicles directly in front of the ticketing and bag claim doors.

- Arriving/departing via shuttle? You will arrive/depart at the shuttle zones across the street from the terminal.

- The RDU Taxi dispatch booth is just outside of the ticketing lobby.
