KRDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, at 435 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 05L/23R (10,000 ft), 05R/23L (7,500 ft), 14/32 (3,570 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KRDU · FAA RDU · IATA RDU |
|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh/Durham, NC · 35.8787, -78.7873 |
| Elevation | 435 ft MSL (133 m) |
| Tower | 119.3 MHz |
| ATIS | 123.8 MHz |
| FAA charts | 39 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KRDU METAR and TAF
METAR KRDU 010451Z 07004KT 10SM OVC180 12/06 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP313 T01220061 401890106 $| Wind | From 070° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 18,000 ft · ceiling 18,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 12°C (54°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 6°C |
| Altimeter | 30.46 inHg (1031 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP313: sea-level pressure 1031.3 hPa · T01220061: temperature 12.2°C, dew point 6.1°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (070° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 05L: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 23R: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 05R: headwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 23L: tailwind 4 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 14: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 32: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:34Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KRDU 312334Z 0100/0124 04005KT P6SM BKN200- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 040° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 20,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L / 23R | 10,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 05R / 23L | 7,500 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 14 / 32 | 3,570 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 124.8 | |
| ATIS | 123.8 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 120.1 |
| Departure | 125.3 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | 122.2 | |
| Tower | 119.3 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KRDU before you fly.
FAA charts for KRDU — d-TPP 2611
39 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 15
- ILS OR LOC RWY 05L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 05R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 23L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 23R
- ILS RWY 05R (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 23R (CAT II - III)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 05R
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 23R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 32
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 05R
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 23R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 11
Arrivals (STAR) 9
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KRDU on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.