AviatDataRaleigh–Durham International Airport RDU / KRDU
Raleigh / Durham (Research Triangle), North Carolina · United States · Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
15.6Mpax · 2025
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKRDU / RDU
OperatorRaleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Coordinates35.8776°N, 78.7875°W
Elevation435 ft · 133 m
Time zoneET (UTC-5/-4 DST)
Passengers / yr15,644,658 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKRDU — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursH24
Terminals2 (Terminal 1 & Terminal 2; CBP FIS in T2)
Runways (3)
- 05L/23R · 3,048 m / 10,000 ft · 46 m wide · Concrete · ILS CAT II/III (23R); CAT I (05L)
- 05R/23L · 2,286 m / 7,500 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS CAT I both ends (SA CAT I/II 05R)
- 14/32 · 1,088 m / 3,570 ft · 30 m wide · Asphalt
Airport contact
Primary airport of the Research Triangle; largest carriers Delta and American with transatlantic links (Air France CDG, Aer Lingus DUB from Apr 2026, Air Canada); record 15.6M pax in 2025, replacement of 10,000 ft Rwy 5L/23R underway.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 3 providers
Swissport
Third-party ramp, passenger and baggage handling station at RDU; active RDU ramp agent/duty manager hiring (2025-26).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Unifi Aviation
Ground handling contractor at RDU, primarily for Delta Air Lines (ramp, baggage, wheelchair/passenger assistance).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
PrimeFlight Aviation Services
Broader handling footprint possible after PrimeFlight's Feb 2026 acquisition of GAT Airline Ground Support; RDU-specific GAT ramp work not confirmed.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 3 providers
Swissport
Fueling appears in Swissport's RDU service listing; into-plane scope at this station not independently confirmed.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Signature Aviation
Jet A/avgas fueling for general and business aviation at its RDU FBO.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Atlantic Aviation
GA/BA fueling at its RDU FBO.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Available
Endeavor Air (Delta Connection)
Airline line maintenance base at RDU (opened 2019, ~50 staff); overnight line checks and A-checks on CRJ fleet.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Available
Sparkchasers Aircraft Services
Avionics / instrument shop — bench repair, upgrades, certification and installation of avionics (Garmin GTN nav/comm, GTX345 transponders, GFC 500 autopilots, Garmin G500 TXi glass displays) plus vacuum-pump and instrument maintenance, for piston, turboprop and turbine aircraft; FAA-approved repair station (class rating unconfirmed) and authorized dealer for Garmin, Avidyne, L3 Technologies, JP Instruments and Stratus. Based at Johnston County Airport (KJNX), Smithfield NC, in Johnston County which is part of the Raleigh-Cary metro area, about 30 road miles SE of RDU; markets itself as the Raleigh area's avionics shop. · Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
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Verified 6 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight catering
Available
LSG Sky Chefs (LSG Group)
Flight kitchen / customer service center in Morrisville NC serving RDU airline catering, approx. 100 employees.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Available
PrimeFlight Aviation Services
Aircraft cabin cleaning/appearance crews at RDU (active hiring at the airport, Morrisville NC, 2025-26).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
Available · 2 providers
Swissport
Air cargo handling listed for RDU on Swissport's US network page (general/special cargo, express).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Air General
Cargo handler with domestic (1035 Cargo Drive) and international (1320 International Drive, Morrisville) warehouses; handles Delta, United and Copa cargo at RDU. · Mon-Fri 06:00-20:00; Sat-Sun closed
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Available · 2 providers
Signature Aviation
Full-service FBO at 1775 E. International Drive (GA/BA handling, hangarage).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Atlantic Aviation
FBO at 1725 E. International Drive (ground handling, fueling, hangar space for GA/BA).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed