RDU
09 July 2026
Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s main commercial runway is reaching the end of its lifespan. Built 40 years ago, it’s now due for replacement, and the airport is deep into the work required to make that happen.
Before a new runway can be paved, crews must move and plane more than two miles of terrain.
The earthwork is massive, but it’s only part of the story. The location of the current runway limits how much the terminal can grow.
Moving the runway further away opens the door to more gates at T2, including more international gates, a critical piece of RDU’s long-term air service growth...
New Runway Construction Unlocks Terminal 2 Growth - RDU - 09 July 2026
