Running a major international airport is complex business. And planning the annual budget for an airport? It’s not as simple as balancing your checkbook. It takes a lot of funding to run Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is responsible for RDU’s annual operating and capital budgets. The Authority follows a multi-step annual processRead More

BermudAir Will Connect the Research Triangle to the Bermuda Triangle Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) announced a new international route Thursday, with BermudAir scheduled to begin nonstop flights from the Research Triangle region to the vibrant culture, beaches and golf courses of Bermuda. “We are proud to welcome Bermuda to the growing list of international destinationsRead More

RDU was the fastest-growing Top 50 airport in the country in 2023. The airport grew at a rate of 22% over the previous year. The ranking is based on U.S. DOT data on how many passengers boarded flights at large airports during the calendar year. RDU also broke its previous record for passenger traffic inRead More

First annual report highlights the Airport Authority’s efforts to integrate sustainability into infrastructure development and business operations The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority published its first Sustainability Program Annual Report today. The Fiscal Year 2023/2024 report highlights the Authority’s efforts to integrate sustainable practices into planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and business processes at RDU. While theRead More

Blasting of underground rock to occur through September 2024 The Authority is making progress on several construction projects this spring, including the expansion of Park Economy 3. Beginning April 24, RDU guests and neighbors may encounter some additional construction noise when they park in the lot and utilize area businesses. The Authority’s contractors will use the common practiceRead More