Based on current forecasts, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) anticipates serving 21 million travelers a year by 2033, compared to the record of 14.2 million passengers set in 2019. RDU serves more than half the state of North Carolina, with many of its customers driving up to two hours to get to the airport. The Raleigh-DurhamRead More
Author: Stephanie Hawco
RDU is the Fastest Growing Airport in the U.S. Top 50
July 4th Traffic Exceeds 2019 by 6%: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the fastest-growing airport in the country based on the year-over-year number of airline seats available to book. According to information provided by the airlines, there are 190,000 more seats available on RDU flights in July 2023 than there were in July 2022. That’sRead More
Memorial Day Weekend Passenger Traffic Tops 2019
RDU Posts Increase of 7% Over Airport’s Busiest Year: RDU’s busiest travel season kicked off with a bustling Memorial Day weekend. Passenger traffic was up 7% over 2019 levels and 23% above 2022 levels from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29. “RDU was pleased to welcome even more guests over the holiday weekend thanRead More
Airport Authority Board Receives Update on Vision 2040
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board held a workshop on June 13 about future expansion of Terminals 1 and 2 and other airport improvements planned under Vision 2040, RDU’s master plan for growth. The infrastructure upgrades in Vision 2040 will touch every corner of the airport campus in the years to come, including improving roads, addingRead More
RDU Anticipates Nearly 20% Increase in Memorial Day Traffic
More Than 255,000 Travelers Expected Over the Holiday Weekend: RDU expects to welcome more than 255,000 travelers from Thursday through Tuesday of Memorial Day weekend – an increase of nearly 20% over last year. “Memorial Day weekend kicks off our busiest travel season of the year as millions of passengers fly through RDU on summerRead More