RDU Media Resources

The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority’s Department of Marketing Communications works with media outlets each day on stories about Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Below are some resources for covering stories at RDU.

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Marketing Communications Department
The Airport Authority’s Marketing Communications Department provides information on the following:

General operation of Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Air Service, Parking, Construction and Passenger Activity
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority meetings and actions
RDU Police Department investigations

Media Contacts
During business hours, please contact:

Mindy Hamlin
Director, Marketing Communications
(919) 840-7707
Andrew Sawyer
Marketing Communications Specialist
(919) 840-7706

For media inquiries after hours or on weekends and holidays, page (919) 981-2135 to reach our on-call representative.

Other Public Affairs Numbers
Several federal agencies have jurisdiction over various operational aspects of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Below are their public affairs contact numbers.

Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA handles inquiries related to air traffic control at Raleigh-Durham International Airport including specific aircraft operations and flight delays in the national system.
Southern Region: (404) 305-5100
National Headquarters: (202) 267-7311
Transportation Security Administration
The TSA handles inquiries related to the security screening process at RDU.
Public Affairs Office: (571) 227-2829
After Hours: (877) 632-7327
Regional Public Affairs Office: (404) 460-2282
National Transportation Safety Board
The NTSB handles inquiries related to major aircraft incidents.
National Headquarters: (202) 314-6100

Other Agencies

Air Transport Association: (202) 626-4172
Association of Flight Attendants: (202) 328-5400
Airline Pilots Association: (703) 481-4440