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Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Raleigh/Durham, North CarolinaElevation 435 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 10,000 ft

14/32
Dimensions
3,570 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 14135°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32315°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
05R/23L
Dimensions
7,500 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05R45°T
Landing length (LDA)7,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,500 / 7,500 / 7,500 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23L225°T
Landing length (LDA)7,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,500 / 7,500 / 7,500 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
05L/23R
Dimensions
10,000 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05L45°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 23R225°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. Field elevation 435 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMICHAEL LANDGUTH
Manager phone(919) 840-7701
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRDU / RDU
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.8787, -78.7873
Distance from city9 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.8
APP
APP
123.8
ATIS
ATIS
120.1
CLNC DEL
CLD
125.3
DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
49.15
ARNG OPS
OPS
122.2
RDO
RDO
119.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NO JET ENGINE MAINTENANCE RUNS BETWEEN 0000-0600.
›RSTD: PPR FOR ALL MILITARY AIRCRAFT F/W - R/W & UNSCHEDULED CHARTER FLIGHTS WITH 30 OR MORE PASSENGERS. 24 HR PN RQR FOR MIL PRACTICE APCH. CTC ARPT OPS 919-840-7510 OR RDU APP C919-380-3125. 24 HR PN RQR FOR PPR FOR ALL F/W AND R/W MIL ACFT GOING TO ARNG RAMP, POC C984-661-6200. OSACOM FLT DET C984-661-6202.
›PCR VALUE: 801/R/B/W/T
›RWY 05L/23R UNGROOVED.
›NG 24 HR PPR FOR JET ACFT & TRANS MIL ACFT - 919-840-7510.
›TWY E CLSD TO AFCT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171 FT.
›TWY F4 & F5 IS CLSD UFN.
›TWY D CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171 FT WHEN TWY G AND H ARE OCCUPIED.
›ARPT CLSD TO AIRSHIPS.
›ALL TDG V AIRCRAFT TXG ON TWY A ARE RSTD TO TAXI SPD OF 15 MPH.
›APN TXL F BTN TWY T1 AND TWY T7 CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171 FT.
›VISIBILITY OF BCN SHIELDED TO THE NORTH.
›TWY E BEHIND SOUTH CARGO 4 & TWY J BEHIND CORPORATE HANGARS NOT VSBL FM ATCT.
›TWY C BTN TWY F AND G IS RSTRD TO ACFT LESS THAN A MAX GROSS TKOF WEIGHT OF 490000 LBS.
›ARNG: LTD PRK. ARNG OPS C984-661-6200. CTC FORECAST BASE 10 MIN PRIOR LDG. RAMP CLSD TO ALL F/W EXCEPT ARMY & MIL TRANSPORT WITH PPR, FACILITY HRS 1300-2130Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL. MAKE APPT FOR AFTER DUTY HRS. OSACOM FLT DET C984-661-6202.
›TRML 1 ACFT MUST CTC ATC ON 121.9 PRIOR TO PUSH ONTO TWY A. TRML 2 ACFT MUST CTC RAMP TWR ON 130.175 PRIOR TO PUSH. NORTH CARGO APRON ADG IV OR V ACFT MUST CTC ATC ON 121.9 PRIOR TO PUSH.
›NG PPR FOR LDG CTC V582-9181 C(919)664-9181.
›PCR VALUE: 783/F/C/X/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KRDU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRDU have a METAR?
Yes. KRDU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRDU have a TAF?
When KRDU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KRDU?
KRDU sits at 435 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRDU?
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