Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): Codes, Runways & Location
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (IATA: RDU · ICAO: KRDU) is a large airport serving Raleigh/Durham, United States. It lies at 35.8787° N, 78.7873° W, 435 ft (133 m) above sea level.
Overview of Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Raleigh/Durham in United States. It is identified by the IATA code RDU and the ICAO code KRDU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 435 ft (133 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) about 44 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Where is Raleigh-Durham International Airport located?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Raleigh/Durham, United States. Its coordinates are 35.8787° N, 78.7873° W.
What is the airport code for Raleigh-Durham International Airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an IATA code of RDU and an ICAO code of KRDU.
How long is the runway at Raleigh-Durham International Airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Raleigh-Durham International Airport have?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Raleigh-Durham International Airport a major airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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