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
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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
It’s March in the Triangle, Basketball Fans! We’re Celebrating with Sales, Prizes, and More!
It’s March in the Triangle, and that means college basketball! To share in the excitement, our Swish ‘n Soar promotional events are bringing the spirit of tournament season to our terminals with sales, prizes, and arcade-style basketball hoops. Think you have what it takes to make a buzzer-beater? Beginning on Tuesday, March 19, travelers can test theirRead More
RDU Presents its Proposed 2019-2020 Airport Budget to the Board of Directors
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority presented to its Board of Directors Thursday its proposed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget and Business Plan. The new fiscal year begins April 1. The proposed budget can be found on RDU’s website. The $251 million budget recommendation directly supports the Authority’s Business Plan, which identifies 20 strategic objectives – including severalRead More
RDU to Focus on Infrastructure as Passenger Volume Continues Growth Trend
RDU Airport, N.C. – Departing passenger traffic at Raleigh-Durham International Airport climbed to 455,329 for the month of January – a 12.3 percent increase over January 2018. RDU has experienced more than five percent passenger growth each year since 2015. Airline partners continue to grow their business at RDU. Today, RDU offers its flying publicRead More