The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board has approved a combined budget of more than $514 million for the fiscal year beginning April 1. The budget dedicates $155 million to operating expenses and $325 million to capital projects. RDU is experiencing record demand and continued growth in passenger traffic, with forecasts approaching over 16 million passengers annually.Read More
RDU is growing to meet the air travel needs of our thriving community. One of the critical projects in Transform RDU, the airport’s $2.5 billion, 10-year capital program, is the widening and extension of John Brantley Boulevard, the main roadway that connects the airport’s terminals. Early construction is underway on the project, with anticipated road impacts beginning in mid-2027. While the new roadway is being built, guests flying out of Terminal 2 willRead More
March is Women’s History Month, and this year we’re proud to recognize some of the remarkable women — from aviators to engineers and community leaders — whose contributions have helped shape the field of aviation. These trailblazers share North Carolina roots and deep ties to flight, innovation and leadership. Viola Gentry Born in Rockingham County,Read More
RDU celebrated the grand opening of new restaurants and shops in Terminal 1 on Feb. 19. The concepts that are reimagining the airport dining and shopping scene are: Terminal 2 welcomed a new restaurant in January when Cary-based Bond Brothers Kitchen & Bar opened at Gate D3. Visit rdu.com for a full lineup of concessionairesRead More
Early construction is now underway on one of the airport’s most important infrastructure projects: the extension and widening of John Brantley Boulevard. The airport’s primary roadway brings millions of travelers to RDU’s terminals each year. The John Brantley Boulevard extension is one of four major projects in the airport’s Transform RDU capital program. Once complete,Read More
