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Raleigh Durham International Airport

KRDU / RDU

Raleigh/Durham, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 11:51 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

11:51Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

3°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -7°C

9kt

190°

10 SM

Visibility

3,800 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

30.09

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRDU 171151Z 19009KT 10SM BKN038 BKN046 03/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193 T00281067 10028 20017 53002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 435ft

BKN 3,800ft AGL

BKN 4,600ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

3,800ft

AGL (Above Ground)

4,235ft AMSL

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BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

4,600ft

AGL (Above Ground)

5,035ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.09 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.66 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (435 ft)

Pressure Alt

265 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -1,071 ft

ISA Deviation: -11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KRDU 171139Z 1712/1812 20009KT P6SM BKN035 BKN250 WS015/22045KT FM171500 22011G21KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 1715/1718 21012G25KT OVC030 FM172200 21004KT P6SM BKN110 FM180800 27003KT 6SM -RA SCT012 BKN020 OVC070 FM181000 30003KT 4SM -RA BR SCT008 BKN012 OVC040 PROB30 1810/1812 2SM RA OVC008

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

12:19Z BASE

+0h

VFR 200° 9kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 3,500ft

15:00Z FM171500

+3h

VFR 220° 11kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 3,500ft

15:00Z TEMPO

+3h

VFR 210° 12kt

Ceiling: 3,000ft

22:00Z FM172200

+10h

VFR 210° 4kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 11,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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RDU

05L

23R ✈️

05R

23L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R Active: 23R	10,000 ft	150 ft	CON	45°	↑ 6.9kt • ↔ 5.8kt 40° angle
✈️ 05R/23L Active: 23L	7,500 ft	150 ft	ASP	45°	↑ 6.9kt • ↔ 5.8kt 40° angle
14/32	3,570 ft	100 ft	ASP	135°	↑ 5.2kt • ↔ 7.4kt 55° 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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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.