RDU Tops Record for Passenger Traffic in 2019

New Record Also Set for the Month of December   RDU continues to experience record-setting growth, with 14.2 million passengers flying through the airport last year – an 11% increase over 2018. RDU also hit an all-time high in December by serving 600,000 passengers. That is a 14% increase over December of 2018 and aRead More

RDU Seeks Compromise on Perimeter Security Fencing

Airport to Continue Productive Discussions on Fence Design, Mountain Biking Lease As RDU works to enhance airport security and keep trespassers off airport property, we understand that the issue of building perimeter fencing is extremely important to members of the community who enjoy using Umstead State Park. RDU recently released designs for a proposed perimeterRead More

A Pilot Provides Students a Glimpse into Aviation

This month, a dedicated United Airlines pilot connected with RDU staff to provide an exciting experience to a local student. Pilot Brad Rhodes, a local community member, offered to auction an ‘Insider’s’ view of commercial aviation to raise money for his child’s school, which happens to be under the flight path of planes departing andRead More

Parking Garage Improvements Resume at RDU

Customers are Encouraged to Book Parking in Advance Online Work to improve levels two through six of RDU’s parking garage will resume in early January after pausing for the busy holiday travel season. The number of available spaces in the parking garage will be reduced by an average of 1,150 a week starting Jan. 3Read More

New Dining Options Arriving at Terminal 2

Local Brewers, International Flavors Opening This Month RDU Airport, N.C. – Travelers will be able to enjoy locally-brewed beer, fresh made-to-order sandwiches, Asian cuisine and other international options at RDU starting this month, as six new concepts are set to launch in Terminal 2 beginning Saturday, Jan. 4. “Travelers will have more dining options atRead More