International hub · Raleigh/Durham, United States
Raleigh-Durham International
- Elevation
- 435 ft
- Coordinates
- 35°53′N 78°47′W
- Local time
- America/New York
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Field information
KRDU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU/RDU) has 3 runways; the longest, 05L/23R, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index D. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KRDU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/New York
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Raleigh/Durham
Elevation
435 ft
Position
35.8787, -78.7873
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index D
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · KRDU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 150 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 05R/23L | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14/32 | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KRDU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU / RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KRDU is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KRDU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at KRDU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KRDU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KRDU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KRDU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KRDU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KRDU: 35° 52′ 43″ N 78° 47′ 14″ W; elevation 435 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Raleigh/Durham
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Raleigh/Durham. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KRDU.
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Cargo Operations at KRDU
Support for freighter operations into KRDU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KRDU sits in the network
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Operating into KRDU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Raleigh-Durham International — one desk for the whole trip.