Large airport · Raleigh/Durham, United States
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a large airport serving Raleigh/Durham, United States. Its IATA code is RDU. Its ICAO code is KRDU. It has 3 runways, longest 10,000 ft (CON). Elevation 435 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Raleigh/Durham, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RDU |
| ICAO code | KRDU |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 10,000 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 435 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.8787° N, 78.7873° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.rdu.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- William B. Umstead State Park · United States · 3.0 miles away
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 10.8 miles away
- Jordan Lake State Recreation Area · United States · 16.2 miles away
- Eno River State Park · United States · 16.4 miles away
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area · United States · 22.5 miles away
- Raven Rock State Park · United States · 28.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Raleigh-Durham International Airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport — its IATA code is RDU and its ICAO code is KRDU.
Where is Raleigh-Durham International Airport located?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport serves Raleigh/Durham, United States. Its coordinates are 35.8787° N, 78.7873° W.
How high is Raleigh-Durham International Airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport sits at 435 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3844
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.