Terminal 2 Expansion Reaches Milestone

RDU has reached another major milestone in the expansion of Terminal 2. Construction crews will soon begin removing the north window wall of the terminal, an important step in expanding the building. The larger Terminal 2 will provide more space for ticketing, security screening, baggage claim and international arrivals. Construction noise may be heard inRead More

New Runway Construction Unlocks Terminal 2 Growth

Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s main commercial runway is reaching the end of its lifespan. Built 40 years ago, it’s now due for replacement, and the airport is deep into the work required to make that happen. Today, we’re going behind-the-scenes with Bill Sandifer, executive vice president and chief development officer, to check in on RDU’s largestRead More

John Brantley Boulevard Is Getting a Major Upgrade

The wheels are moving on major improvements along RDU’s primary roadway. The John Brantley Boulevard extension project is one of four key projects happening as part of Transform RDU, the airport’s ambitious multi-year capital improvement program. We caught up with France Campbell, the Airport Authority’s vice president of facilities asset management, to find out theRead More

What’s happening behind the big wall in Terminal 2?

You may notice something is different when you’re flying through Terminal 2. A new Transform RDU construction wall now spans the full north end of the ticketing hall, replacing a temporary plastic barrier that was put in place in January 2026. So, what’s going on behind the wall? Crews are working to expand Terminal 2.Read More

Crews Recover Aircraft, NTSB to Begin Investigation

RDU Airport, N.C. – This morning, after an exhaustive search, a Piper PA-32 was located by a grounds crew near the Reedy Creek Multi-Use Trail in William B. Umstead State Park. There were two casualties associated with the incident. Dr. Harvey Partridge and Patricia Partridge, both 72, of Terra Ceia, Fla. were on board theRead More