The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board has approved a combined budget of more than $514 million for the fiscal year beginning April 1. The budget dedicates $155 million to operating expenses and $325 million to capital projects. RDU is experiencing record demand and continued growth in passenger traffic, with forecasts approaching over 16 million passengers annually.Read More

RDU celebrated the grand opening of new restaurants and shops in Terminal 1 on Feb. 19. The concepts that are reimagining the airport dining and shopping scene are: Terminal 2 welcomed a new restaurant in January when Cary-based Bond Brothers Kitchen & Bar opened at Gate D3. Visit rdu.com for a full lineup of concessionairesRead More

RDU soared in 2025, serving a projected 15.5 million passengers, welcoming new airlines, adding more nonstop destinations and offering more options than ever before for high-flying adventures. Even bigger changes are on the horizon. In 2026, the airport will accelerate major construction projects that set the stage for an elevated travel experience in years toRead More

The busy holiday season is in full swing at RDU, and the airport is preparing for a final rush of travelers through the beginning of the new year. “It is a pleasure to help bring families and friends together during the holiday season,” said Tammie Hall-Roberts, chair of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board. “We appreciateRead More

Travelers at RDU will have more options for flying to San Diego when Alaska Airlines begins daily service to the southern California city next spring. “We are pleased to expand convenient access to the San Diego market for business and leisure travelers in the Research Triangle region,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of theRead More