Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh/Durham, US 🇺🇸 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

KRDU

IATA

RDU

Elevation

435 ft

Region

US-NC

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KRDU

Local Code: RDU

Location: 35.877602° N, -78.787498° E

Continent: NA

Type: Large International Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) indicate a largely positive experience, with overall traveler satisfaction significantly improving. The airport recently ranked fifth in passenger satisfaction among large airports in North America by J.D. Power, a notable jump from its previous position, largely due to enhanced food and beverage offerings. RDU has experienced record passenger traffic and is continuously expanding its services and facilities to accommodate growth.

What Travelers Love

Improved Food & Beverage: A major highlight is the introduction of new, locally-based restaurants and bars in Terminal 2, reflecting the vibrant Triangle region and elevating the dining experience. More establishments are scheduled to open through late 2025.
Overall Passenger Satisfaction: RDU consistently ranks high in satisfaction surveys, reflecting a positive general sentiment among travelers.
Expanded International Routes: The airport has significantly increased its international flight options with new nonstop services to destinations like Frankfurt, Panama City, Mexico City, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, Vancouver, and Dublin.
Cleanliness and Facilities: Many travelers find the airport to be clean, airy, and well-designed. There are ongoing infrastructure improvements and expansions to Terminal 2, including ticketing, baggage claim, security, and international arrivals.
Convenient Amenities: Travelers appreciate the availability of free Wi-Fi, numerous mobile charging stations with USB ports and outlets, and free water refill stations both airside and landside.

Common Complaints

TSA Staff Conduct: A recurring complaint centers on the rudeness and unprofessionalism of some TSA agents, with instances of agents yelling at or berating passengers.
Security Wait Times (Peak Hours): While typically under 30 minutes, security wait times can extend to 45 minutes or more during peak travel times, such as early mornings, late afternoons, major holidays, and Monday mornings, especially for those without expedited screening.
Crowding and Seating: With record passenger traffic, crowding has become an issue, leading to problems with available seating, especially limited comfortable options on the "landside" for those with overnight layovers.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is highly regarded by travelers, demonstrating strong positive momentum with significant investments in dining and new flight routes. While managing growing passenger numbers presents challenges like occasional crowding and security wait times, and some issues with TSA staff persist, RDU is actively enhancing its facilities and services to maintain a world-class travel experience.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Top Airlines

Operating at Raleigh Durham International Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Delta Air Lines `DAL` / `DL`	13	436	13	Dec 11, 2025
American Airlines `AAL` / `AA`	11	380	11	Dec 11, 2025
Southwest `SWA` / `WN`	14	295	14	Dec 11, 2025
Republic `RPA` / `YX`	12	263	12	Dec 11, 2025
Endeavor Air `EDV` / `9E`	12	227	12	Dec 11, 2025
United `UAL` / `UA`	6	159	6	Dec 10, 2025
Frontier `FFT` / `F9`	18	136	18	Dec 8, 2025
Breeze Airways `MXY` / `MX`	26	95	26	Dec 11, 2025
JetBlue `JBU` / `B6`	4	89	4	Dec 10, 2025

Showing top 9 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05L/23R`	10000 ft	150 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`05R/23L`	7500 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`14/32`	3570 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`124.8 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`123.8 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`120.1 MHz`
DEP	DEP	`125.3 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
OPS	ARNG OPS	`49.15 MHz`
RDO	RDO	`122.2 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`119.3 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`RDU`	Raleigh-Durham	VORTAC	`117200 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

RDU Taxi, Inc. is the airport's licensed taxi service, available 24/7. Taxis are located on the curb outside the baggage claim areas of both terminals. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available, with designated pickup zones outside baggage claim (Zone 1 at Terminal 1, Zone 8 at Terminal 2).

Rental Cars

The Rental Car Center is located a short distance from the terminals and is served by free shuttle buses. Shuttles run approximately every 15 minutes and pick up from the green transit zones outside baggage claim. Major on-site companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

Public Transportation

GoTriangle provides public bus service via Route 100, which connects RDU to the Regional Transit Center (RTC). From the RTC, passengers can transfer to other bus routes serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding areas. The bus stops are located at Zone 2 outside Terminal 1 and Zone 6 outside Terminal 2.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.