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After a record-breaking year, RDU International Airport (RDU) is flying higher than ever. In 2025, RDU served a projected 15.5 million passengers of travelers, added new airlines and expanded its roster of nonstop destinations—giving visitors more choices and convenience than ever before. RDU

With summer well in the rearview and fall in full swing, RDU International Airport continues to make strides in enhancing the travel experience for visitors. Following a record-breaking season with over 1.4 million travelers in Aug. 2024 and a historic 188,000 over Labor Day weekend, RDU remains

RDU International Airport (RDU) has experienced an exceptional year of growth and development, with this summer being no exception. Passenger traffic surged over the Independence Day holiday, with nearly 329,000 passengers flying through the airport between July 1-7, marking a 9.5% increase over the

As warmer weather arrives in Raleigh, N.C., RDU International Airport is abuzz with exciting developments and expansions. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing the travel experience and serving as a vital gateway to Raleigh and its surrounding areas, RDU continues to soar to new heights.

Thus far, 2023 has been a year of remarkable growth and progress for RDU International Airport (RDU). The airport, which offers 64 nonstop flights, makes traveling enjoyable and provides visitors with easy access to the Raleigh area. It’s no wonder why RDU has emerged as the fastest-growing...

Your group’s Raleigh, N.C., experience begins the moment they step off the plane at RDU International Airport, thus it’s important their experience at the airport is a good one! RDU’s amenities, services and more help ensure it is. The airport, located about 15 miles from...

Updated Jan. 31, 2020, noon New sales team members at Visit Raleigh, internal promotions and market assignment updates Visit Raleigh welcomed Marc Dooner as national sales manager and Kathryn Hollomon as sales manager. Kathryn earned her degree in Business Administration from the University of North

RDU ranked a top-five large airport in J.D. Power Satisfaction Study RDU International Airport's record-setting growth continues to attract accolades, earning it the rank of fifth in customer satisfaction among large airports across the country. This is a huge step for RDU, which was ranked...

Downtown Raleigh's Moore Square: Now open! Moore Square, the four-acre park in the heart of downtown Raleigh, is back with a brand-new look after an extensive renovation that started in late 2017. The new park features a restaurant, a splash pad for children, two open lawn areas with a total

Raleigh's Ashley Christensen named America's best chef Chef Ashley Christensen—known to many as the face of Raleigh's booming scene since opening Poole's Diner in 2007—was awarded the title of Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation on Mon., May 6. The award...