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Raleigh-Durham Intl (KRDU/RDU) — Raleigh/Durham, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
119.3
Runways
05L/23R, 05R/23L, 14/32
Elevation
435 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
181 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 76 on the ground · busiest hour 23:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KRDU
  • Name: Raleigh-Durham Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 35.877602
  • Longitude: -78.787498
  • Elevation: 435 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Raleigh/Durham
  • IATA Code: RDU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 0.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05L/23R

  • Designation: 05L/23R
  • Dimensions: 10000 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05L, ILS OR LOC RWY 23R, ILS RWY 23R (CAT II - III), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05L, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23R, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05L, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23R
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05R/23L

  • Designation: 05R/23L
  • Dimensions: 7500 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05R, ILS OR LOC RWY 23L, ILS RWY 05R (SA CAT I - II), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05R, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23L, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05R, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23L
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 3570 X 100
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 16
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
  • Remarks: N/A
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.950, 125.300, 132.350, 256.900, 318.200 MHz
  • ATIS: 123.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Raleigh-Durham Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 (919) 840-7701
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: CBP Federal Inspection Service available

Fees

  • Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KFAY

KGSO

  • ICAO: KGSO
  • Name: Piedmont Triad Intl
  • Distance (NM): 57.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A2564/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 05L/23R CLSD
2026-10-26 23:00 UTC 2026-10-31 19:00 UTC
A2563/
warning
Runway closed
RWY 05L/23R CLSD
2026-10-26 23:00 UTC 2026-10-31 20:00 UTC
A2564/
warning
Runway closed
RWY 05L/23R CLSD
2026-10-26 23:00 UTC 2026-10-31 19:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KRDU?
Raleigh-Durham Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KRDU?
The tower frequency at Raleigh-Durham Intl is 119.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at KRDU?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Raleigh-Durham Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KRDU require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KRDU located?
Raleigh-Durham Intl (KRDU) is located in Raleigh/Durham, United States.
What is the IATA code for KRDU?
The IATA code for Raleigh-Durham Intl is RDU.
Does KRDU have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Raleigh-Durham Intl to runways 05L, 05R, 23L, 23R. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KRDU a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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