Airport to temporarily close Observation Park for nearby airfield construction Airport officials will close Observation Park Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 for airfield construction that will occur in close proximity to the site. The park will reopen to the public Saturday, June 22. Read more about RDU’s Refresh campaign here. RDU’s popular ObservationRead More
4:30 p.m. update: The mechanical issue that disabled the baggage conveyor system was repaired and the system was restored to full operation at 4 p.m. Passengers Are Encouraged to Arrive Early for Departing Flights Airport officials apologize for inconveniences caused by a baggage conveyor belt mechanical issue at RDU that is creating delays for passengersRead More
RDU CEO Echoes Call For Congress To Modernize The Passenger Facility Charge A message from Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority President and CEO Michael Landguth: Airports like RDU are experiencing tremendous growth. The rising volume of people flying through our facilities greatly outpaces the speed at which we can build more parking lots, better amenities, and expandRead More
Travelers Should Arrive Early to Avoid Possible Slowdowns Repaving and construction projects will lead to temporary road closures at RDU in June and July, as the Airport Authority continues campus improvements as part of its Refresh campaign. RDU recommends travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to their departing flight. John BrantleyRead More
Montreal is a Top Ten International Destination for RDU Travelers Air Canada has launched its first flight from RDU to Montreal, providing passengers with a daily nonstop route to the airport’s ninth most popular international destination. “RDU is excited for Air Canada to introduce the region’s first nonstop service to Montreal, one of the airport’sRead More
