Raleigh-Durham Intl
Raleigh-Durham Intl (KRDU/RDU) serves Raleigh/Durham, United States. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L). Field elevation is 435 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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 CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- 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 CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 3570 X 100
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 123.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $3.67 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.78 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Atlantic Aviation and Galaxy FBO. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.
Alternates
KFAY
- ICAO: KFAY
- Name: Fayetteville Regl/Grannis
- Distance (NM): 53.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
KGSO
- ICAO: KGSO
- Name: Piedmont Triad Intl
- Distance (NM): 57.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KEWN
- ICAO: KEWN
- Name: Coastal Carolina Regl
- Distance (NM): 98.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KRDU?
- The tower frequency at Raleigh-Durham Intl is 119.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KRDU?
- Raleigh-Durham Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does KRDU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Raleigh-Durham Intl (United States).