Team RDU celebrates Black History Month each February in recognition of the many African-American aviators, airport staff and community leaders who have shaped today’s landscape and paved the way for future flyers. This year, we’re recognizing some of the trailblazers with ties to RDU and North Carolina who have left their mark on aviation. Shirley Tyus South Carolina-born Shirley Tyus began her aviation career as a United Airlines flight attendant in 1972, but her love for piloting brought her toRead More
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Go Behind-the-Scenes of RDU’s Replacement Runway Construction
As the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority moves ahead with the Transform RDU capital construction program, significant progress continues on our signature project — the replacement of Runway 5L-23R. The new runway will carry passengers and cargo to destinations around the world and provide greater economic opportunities for our region. RS&H, one of the many contractors whoRead More
Answering Your Questions About Terminal 2 Construction
You might notice a big change next time you walk into the ticketing hall at RDU’s Terminal 2. Crews have erected a large construction wall along the hall’s north end. We know you have lots of questions — so let’s get to them. Why is there a construction wall in Terminal 2? We’re working toRead More
Construction to Begin in Terminal 2 in January 2026
Travelers will start to see construction in Terminal 2 in early January 2026 when crews install a temporary floor-to-ceiling wall at the north end of the terminal. The area will be closed off for construction for approximately two years as crews expand the ticketing and international arrivals areas, add security checkpoint lanes and upgrade theRead More
Alert: Economy 4 Closes to Guests in January, Becomes Employee-only Parking
The ParkRDU Economy 4 lot near I-540 and U.S. 70 will permanently close to airport guests on Jan. 2 and convert to employee-only parking as we expand the ParkRDU Economy 3 lot. Guests will continue to have multiple options for convenient, on-airport parking that meet a variety of preferences and budgets: The Park Economy 3Read More