$2.3 million to be spent on pavement rehabilitation The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority approved a $2.3 million contract for emergency pavement repairs to RDU’s secondary runway, 5R-23L, and a road on campus. The runway and North Fuel Road are safe to use but are cracking with age and in need of repair. The contract with theRead More
Author: Jake Potter
RDU Opens Two New Security Checkpoint Lanes in Terminal 2
New Lanes Will Keep Pace with Increased Passenger Volume Raleigh-Durham International Airport has opened two new security checkpoint lanes in Terminal 2 to accommodate the increasing number of passengers flying through the airport. Passenger volume increased by 6.2 percent in April, with 571,694 passengers boarding flights at RDU for the month. The Terminal 2 checkpointRead More
FAA Determines RDU Can Move Forward With Land-Lease
Letter States Federal Release is Not Required The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority received a letter today from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that determines the Authority is authorized to move forward with its land-lease agreement with Wake Stone Corporation. The federal agency determined that the lease does not involve federal funding and will not adversely impactRead More
RDU Parking Improvements Will Launch May 1
Travelers Can Save Time And Money Booking Online, New Express Lot To Open Airport visitors will soon be able to enjoy even more convenience with the launch of two separate parking initiatives next week. Starting May 1, all travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport can book parking in advance online at www.parkrdu.com. The full site isRead More
RDU Prepares to Deploy Research Triangle Region’s First Electric Buses
Board Elects New Leadership; Airport Maintains AA- Bond Rating RDU will become the first public body in the Research Triangle to introduce electric, zero-emission transit buses into regular service, as it prepares to deploy four Proterra Catalyst E2 buses next month. “RDU’s new electric buses will provide a quieter, eco-friendly transportation experience for our customers,”Read More