Raleigh Durham International Airport

KRDU / RDU

Raleigh/Durham, US

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:51Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0kt
0°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.02
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

KRDU 140951Z 00000KT 10SM SCT250 16/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01560139

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 435ft
SCT 25,000ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,435ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.02 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.59 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (435 ft)
Pressure Alt
335 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 559 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
KRDU 140540Z 1406/1506 04003KT P6SM BKN250 FM141600 06008G17KT P6SM FEW060 BKN250 FM142300 08004KT P6SM FEW060 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft
16:00Z FM141600
+6h
VFR 60° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
RDU
05L
23R
05R
23L
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05L/23R 10,000 ft 150 ft CON 45°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
45° angle
05R/23L 7,500 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
45° angle
14/32 3,570 ft 100 ft ASP 135°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Raleigh Durham International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRDU
IATA Code: RDU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 435 ft MSL

Location

City: Raleigh/Durham
Country: US
Latitude: 35.877602°
Longitude: -78.787498°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,570 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Raleigh Durham International Airport

Raleigh Durham International Airport (KRDU/RDU) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Raleigh/Durham, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 435 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L, 14/32) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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