Construction Review
Jefther A
20 October 2026
RDU Airport transformation plan is advancing $2.5 billion construction to modernize Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina and prepare for future gate expansion. The 10-year capital program combines terminal improvements, runway replacement, parking expansion and roadway upgrades to accommodate rising passenger demand.
Although additional gates remain unfunded, current construction will establish essential infrastructure for future capacity growth.
The Terminal 2 landside expansion forms a central component of the airport’s capacity improvement strategy. The project carries an estimated cost of $775 million and covers the area between the terminal curbside and passenger security checkpoints. Construction will expand ticketing facilities, international arrivals and baggage claim areas. It will also add security checkpoint lanes and upgrade baggage handling systems...
