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Data Effective: 08/17/2017 - 09/14/2017
RDU (KRDU)
RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL
RALEIGH/DURHAM , NC - UNITED STATES
Summary/Location
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Latitude/Longitude 35-52-39.5 N / 78-47-14.9 W
Elevation 435 FT
Variation 9 W 2020
From city 9 miles NW of RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC
ARTCC ZDC
Section chart CHARLOTTE
Time Zone UTC-5(-4DT)
OPERATIONS
Airport Status Operational
Facility use Open to the public
Control Tower ATCT-TRACON
Tower Hours 24 Hours
Apch/Dep Hours 24 Hours
FSS RALEIGH FSS (RDU)  Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF
    NOTAMs Facility RDU (RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL)
    Attendance Continuous
    Wind Indicator Lighted
    Segmented Circle No
    Lights SS-SR
    Beacon Clear and Green
    VISIBILITY OF BCN SHIELDED TO THE NORTH.
      SS-SR
    Landing Fee No
    Fuel 100LL, A
    Fire and Rescue ARFF Index I D certified on 05/01/1973
    Int'l Operations Landing Rights Airport
     Not an Airport of Entry
    COMMUNICATIONS
    UNICOM: 122.95 MHz  
    CTAF: None  
    ATIS: 123.8 MHz (D-ATIS) 919-840-0486 24 Hours
    RADAR SERVICE: Approach / Departure
    RADAR TYPE: ASR-9 24 Hours
    Other - (BLOGS STAR): 124.95 MHz BLOGS STAR  
      318.2 MHz BLOGS STAR  
    Other - (CLASS C): 125.3 MHz CLASS C (025-229)
      132.35 MHz CLASS C (230-024)
      256.9 MHz CLASS C (230-024)
      353.675 MHz CLASS C (025-229)
    Other - (FINAL): 385.425 MHz FINAL EAST
    Other - (FINAL CTL): 124.8 MHz FINAL CTL  
      395 MHz FINAL CTL  
    Other - (KAROO STAR): 124.95 MHz KAROO STAR  
      318.2 MHz KAROO STAR  
    Other - (MALNR RNAV STAR): 128.3 MHz MALNR RNAV STAR  
      307.9 MHz MALNR RNAV STAR  
    Other - (RDR): 134.3 MHz RDR  
    RALEIGH APPROACH: 124.95 MHz APCH/P (025-229)
      128.3 MHz APCH/P IC (230-024)
      307.9 MHz APCH/P IC (230-024)
      318.2 MHz APCH/P (025-229)
    RALEIGH CLERANCE DELIVERY: 120.1 MHz CD/P  
    RALEIGH DEPARTURE: 125.3 MHz DEP/P (025-229)
      132.35 MHz DEP/P (230-024)
      256.9 MHz DEP/P (230-024)
      353.675 MHz DEP/P (025-229)
      353.675 MHz DEPARTURE SOUTH
    RALEIGH EMERGENCY: 121.5 MHz EMERG  
    RALEIGH GROUND: 121.7 MHz GND/P (WEST) RY 05L/23R
      121.9 MHz GND/P (EAST) RYS 05R/23L & 14/32
      348.6 MHz GND/P  
    RALEIGH TOWER: 119.3 MHz LCL/P (WEST) RY 05L/23R
      127.45 MHz LCL/P (EAST) RYS 05R/23L & 14/32
      257.8 MHz LCL/P  
    WEATHER
    ID Type Frequency Phone Distance Remarks
    RDU WX ASOS   919-840-0816 0.0 nm
    TTA WX AWOS-3 120.625 MHz 919-708-5382 23.7 nm
    LHZ WX AWOS-3 118.325 MHz 919-497-0810 23.9 nm
    TDF WX AWOS-3 126.725 MHz 336-364-1651 26.2 nm
    • VSBY INFO UNRELIABLE.
    JNX WX AWOS-3 120.225 MHz 919-934-3851 28.0 nm
    RUNWAY 05L/23R
    Dimensions 10000 ft. x 150 ft.
    Surface Type CONC
    Surface Condition GOOD
    Treatment WC
    Runway Edge Lights High Intensity
    PCN 33/R/B/X/T
    Single Wheel 75,000 lbs
    Double Wheel 190,000 lbs
    Double Tandem 355,000 lbs
    Dual Double Tandem 750,000 lbs

    Base End: 05L

    True Alignment 45°
    Traffic Pattern  
    Markings Precision instrument
    Markings Condition Good
    Latitude 35-52-28.0177 N
    Longitude 78-48-7.0696 W
    Elevation 366.9 ft.
    Threshold Crossing Height 72 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path Angle
    Visual Slope Indicator 4-light PAPI on left
    Approach Lights MALSR
    Centerline Lights yes
    Runway End Identifier Lights No
    TDZE 384.5 ft.
    TORA 10000 ft.
    TODA 10000 ft.
    ASDA 10000 ft.
    LDA 10000 ft.

    Reciprocal End: 23R

    True Alignment 225°
    Traffic Pattern Right
    Markings Precision instrument
    Markings Condition Good
    Latitude 35-53-37.7636 N
    Longitude 78-46-40.9215 W
    Elevation 408.7 ft.
    Threshold Crossing Height 68 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path Angle
    Visual Slope Indicator 4-light PAPI on left
    Approach Lights ALSF2
    Centerline Lights yes
    Runway End Identifier Lights No
    TDZE 408.7 ft.
    TORA 10000 ft.
    TODA 10000 ft.
    ASDA 10000 ft.
    LDA 10000 ft.
    RUNWAY 05R/23L
    Dimensions 7500 ft. x 150 ft.
    Surface Type ASPH
    Surface Condition GOOD
    Treatment GRVD
    Runway Edge Lights High Intensity
    PCN 89/F/A/X/T
    Single Wheel 75,000 lbs
    Double Wheel 176,000 lbs
    Double Tandem 335,000 lbs
    Dual Double Tandem 750,000 lbs

    Base End: 05R

    True Alignment 45°
    Traffic Pattern Right
    Markings Precision instrument
    Markings Condition Good
    Latitude 35-51-52.6681 N
    Longitude 78-47-50.4181 W
    Elevation 397.4 ft.
    Threshold Crossing Height 55 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path Angle
    Visual Slope Indicator 4-light PAPI on left
    Approach Lights MALSR
    Centerline Lights yes
    Runway End Identifier Lights No
    TDZE 419.7 ft.
    TORA 7500 ft.
    TODA 7500 ft.
    ASDA 7500 ft.
    LDA 7500 ft.

    Reciprocal End: 23L

    True Alignment 225°
    Traffic Pattern  
    Markings Precision instrument
    Markings Condition Good
    Latitude 35-52-44.983 N
    Longitude 78-46-45.8166 W
    Elevation 430.6 ft.
    Threshold Crossing Height 56 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path Angle
    Visual Slope Indicator 4-light PAPI on left
    Approach Lights MALSR
    Centerline Lights yes
    Runway End Identifier Lights No
    TDZE 435 ft.
    TORA 7500 ft.
    TODA 7500 ft.
    ASDA 7500 ft.
    LDA 7500 ft.
    RUNWAY 14/32
    Dimensions 3570 ft. x 100 ft.
    Surface Type ASPH
    Surface Condition GOOD
    Treatment  
    Runway Edge Lights Medium Intensity
    PCN 16/F/A/X/T
    Single Wheel 12,000 lbs
    Double Wheel  
    Double Tandem  
    Dual Double Tandem  

    Base End: 14

    True Alignment 135°
    Traffic Pattern Left
    Markings Non-precision instrument
    Markings Condition Good
    Latitude 35-52-30.1104 N
    Longitude 78-46-57.6421 W
    Elevation 432 ft.
    Threshold Crossing Height  
    Visual Glide Path Angle  
    Visual Slope Indicator  
    Centerline Lights no
    Runway End Identifier Lights No
    TDZE 432 ft.

    Reciprocal End: 32

    True Alignment 315°
    Traffic Pattern Left
    Markings Non-precision instrument
    Markings Condition Good
    Latitude 35-52-5.075 N
    Longitude 78-46-27.0523 W
    Elevation 424.7 ft.
    Threshold Crossing Height 42 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path Angle 3.5°
    Visual Slope Indicator 4-light PAPI on left
    Centerline Lights no
    Runway End Identifier Lights Yes
    TDZE 428.7 ft.
    HELIPORTS
    None
    CONTACTS

    OWNER

    RALEIGH-DURHAM ARPT AUTH
    P.O. BOX 80001
    RDU AIRPORT, NC 27623
    UNITED STATES
    Phone: 919-840-7700

    MANAGER

    MICHAEL LANDGUTH
    1000 TRADE DRIVE
    RDU AIRPORT, NC 27623
    UNITED STATES
    Phone: (919) 840-7701
    REMARKS
    • NO JET ENGINE MAINTENANCE RUNS BETWEEN 0000-0600.
    • NG PPR FOR LDG CTC V582-9181 C(919)664-9181.
    • NG 24 HR PPR FOR JET ACFT & TRANS MIL ACFT - 919-840-7510.
    • NO APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR PUSHBACK AT TERMINAL GATES UNLESS ACFT REQUIRES USE OF TWY. CTC ATC PRIOR TO PUSHING ONTO TWY.
    • RSTD: PPR FOR ALL MILITARY AIRCRAFT F/W - R/W & UNSCHEDULED CHARTER FLIGHTS WITH 30 OR MORE PASSENGERS. 24 HR PN RQR FOR MIL PRACTICE APCH. CTC ARPT OPS 919-840-7510 OR RDU APP C919-380-3125. 24 HR PPR FOR ALL F/W AND R/W MIL ACFT GOING TO ARNG RAMP. POC DSN 582-9000, EXTN 16200, C919-804-5300, EXTN 16200. OSACOM FLT DET DSN 582-9000, EXTN 16202, C919-804-5300, EXTN 16202.
    • ARPT CLSD TO AIRSHIPS.
    • TWY E BEHIND SOUTH CARGO 4 & TWY J BEHIND CORPORATE HANGARS NOT VSBL FM ATCT.
    • CRAN 75 FT AGL .76 NM FM AER 05R.
    • ARNG: LTD PRK. ARNG OPS DSN 582-9000, EXTN 16200, C919-804-5300 EXTN 16200, DSN 582-9000,X16200, C919-804-5300,X16200 CTC FORECAST BASE 10 MIN PRIOR LDG. RAMP CLSD TO ALL F/W EXCEPT ARMY & MIL TRANSPORT WITH PPR, FACILITY HRS 1300-2130Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL. MAKE APPT FOR AFTER DUTY HRS. NO FUEL EXCARNG FERRY ACFT. OSACOM FLT DET DSN 582-9248, C919-664-6248.
    • TAXIWAY F1 IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
    METAR/TAF

    Currently no METAR data is avaliable for this airport

    Currently no TAF data is avaliable for this airport