RDU is proud to contribute to the economy—and the economic growth—of the Triangle by connecting the world and creating opportunity. Did you know that we help fuel more than 86,000 jobs to the region? And we bring 12.6 billion into the local economy each year. But don’t just take it from us. Cree andRead More
Detour Near RDU Begins This Weekend If you plan to travel to RDU from Interstate 40 East during the next two months, be prepared to add extra time to your trip. Road closures at the I-40-Aviation Parkway interchange will start this weekend when N.C. Department of Transportation crews begin realigning the parkway. Travelers to RDURead More
2019 was another year of tremendous growth for RDU. Total passenger traffic was more than 14.2 million for the year – an 11% increase over the previous year, setting a new all-time passenger traffic record. Over the course of the year, RDU’s airline partners launched 31 new routes, including nine to previously unserved destinations, and sevenRead More
New Updates to a System That Dates Back a Dozen Years Bags are moving more efficiently and reliably in Terminal 2 thanks to a recent upgrade of the baggage handling control system. The system underwent final testing, received TSA approval and went live in January. The $3 million project began in late 2017, with constructionRead More
Additional Gates to Accommodate More Flights, Passengers Airport Authority staff presented the Board of Directors information on a concept to add more gates at Terminal 1 to help RDU manage record growth and support more flight options. Staff also presented information on the construction of two additional security checkpoint lanes in Terminal 2. “Airports haveRead More
